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N238 OUF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,966 mi
Last recorded41,966 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 OUF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished(cracking on inner and outer shoulders)

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 21 May 2014 41,966 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished(cracking on inner and outer shoulders)

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 24 May 2013 30,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 30,325 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 30,324 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,754 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,495 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 22,615 miles

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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N238 OUF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N238 OUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N238 OUF registered?

N238 OUF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N238 OUF safe to buy?

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