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N261 WRC

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,154 mi
Last recorded71,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 WRC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,154 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 71,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,466 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 55,201 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 55,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

horn works but not very loud

not very good reding from offside rear brake when foot brake used

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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N261 WRC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N261 WRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of N261 WRC?

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What year was N261 WRC registered?

N261 WRC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N261 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 WRC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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