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N266 RDD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,030 mi
Last recorded91,030 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 RDD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in nearside front shock top mount

Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 75,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

chips/light scoring on windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,383 miles

chips/light scoring on windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,700 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 72,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

chips in windscreen/light scoring

head lamp aim slightly dim

nsf mirrior cracked

petrol smell under car

slight bind on osr brake

slight perishing on all flexiable brake pipes

Pass 26 Aug 2005 67,801 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 67,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake fluid level low

engine breather pipe split

light scratching on screen

slight deterioration of rear number plate

spare tyre flat

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 RDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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N266 RDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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