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N237 VUJ

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,145 mi
Last recorded61,145 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 VUJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 61,145 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 57,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,163 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2006 52,166 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 52,149 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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N237 VUJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N237 VUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N237 VUJ registered?

N237 VUJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N237 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N237 VUJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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