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N257 JGT

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,867 mi
Last recorded55,867 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 JGT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2015 55,867 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,259 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 40,527 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,860 miles

Advise nearside front wheel rim buckled on inner edge

Advise nearside rear lamp unit cracked but no white light shown

Advise offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Advise offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 Aug 2011 32,804 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Advise front indicator bulbs faded

Advise nearside front headlamp brightness not as good as offside

Advise nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Advise offside front tyre low on outer edge

Advise offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Advise offside rear wheel rim buckled on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery terminals loose

Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,548 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 16,548 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 16,120 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 16,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,709 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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N257 JGT is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N257 JGT, 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 N257 JGT registered?

N257 JGT is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N257 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 JGT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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