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N254 RDD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 RDD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,379 miles

Both headlamp reflective surfaces deteriorated

Corrosion at rear suspension arms and axle components

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,361 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both headlamp reflective surfaces deteriorated

Corrosion at rear suspension arms and axle components

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,280 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 84,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 84,271 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 84,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake close to excessive travel

rear offside service brake performance low

Pass 29 Oct 2008 82,898 miles

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

r/n/s chassis corroding

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

slight buckle in r/n/s brake drum

Fail 28 Oct 2008 82,898 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

r/n/s chassis corroding

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

slight buckle in r/n/s brake drum

Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 70,405 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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N254 RDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N254 RDD, 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 N254 RDD registered?

N254 RDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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