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N266 JVS

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,333 mi
Last recorded74,333 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 JVS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,333 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brakes are binding slightly

n/s/f outer c.v boot perished

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,974 miles

back brakes could do with adjustment

nearside front headlamp slightly condensated up

offside rear wheel slightly binding on

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,124 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

rear chassis area corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2005 51,322 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 51,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

12% front brake imbalance

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N266 JVS is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N266 JVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N266 JVS registered?

N266 JVS is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N266 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 JVS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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