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N267 NBW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,399 mi
Last recorded100,399 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN267 NBW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 100,399 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring fouls body when wheels off ground but clears with weight on and during lock to lock test

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering components corroded

Vehicle under-body covered in underseal

drivers seat broke near head rest but still locks in upright position

engine mounting area corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,278 miles

Both front and rear suspension components corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 100,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underside of vehicle is very corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,245 miles

Front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Ns front shock absorber is leaking

Underside of vehicle is very corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 100,244 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking from around rad cap when ran during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured At battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Ns front shock absorber is leaking

Underside of vehicle is very corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drivers door check-strap inoperative

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

general surface rust on all front/rear suspension and braking components

Fail 29 May 2019 99,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body to hole within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On jacking point within 30cm to front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body to hole within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure Number plate mounted on bumper so insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure Bolt torn out of mount (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to all components and underbody

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratches and chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front windscreen minor scratches.does not affect view of road

Pass 14 Oct 2016 900,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,165 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg hole (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement offside rear parking brake linkage (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg hole (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 90,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,168 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 90,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,764 miles

corossion on nearside rear back plate

Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,076 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 74,534 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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N267 NBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N267 NBW, 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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N267 NBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N267 NBW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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