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N237 PFC

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,991 mi
Last recorded60,991 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 PFC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,991 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 60,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,760 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 57,760 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,528 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,905 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 41,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 33,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 33,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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N237 PFC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 61,907 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N237 PFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N237 PFC registered?

N237 PFC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N237 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N237 PFC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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