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N252 PRY

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,659 mi
Last recorded94,659 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 PRY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,659 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,056 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,920 miles

Battery insecure

OSR valence holed but not within perscribed areas

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 78,920 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

OSR valence holed but not within perscribed areas

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2008 74,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,676 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,277 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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N252 PRY is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N252 PRY, 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 N252 PRY registered?

N252 PRY is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N252 PRY safe to buy?

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