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N25 ALP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,049 mi
Last recorded147,049 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 ALP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,049 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 146,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 142,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,408 miles

sports exhaust fitted but not considered as too noisy at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,130 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 73,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear brake/handbrake adjustment,check to see if seized

Fail 20 May 2008 65,884 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 65,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 58,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 53,990 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 53,986 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N25 ALP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,973 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 N25 ALP, 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 28 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 N25 ALP registered?

N25 ALP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N25 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N25 ALP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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