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N273 NBW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,564 mi
Last recorded70,564 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 NBW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 70,564 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,549 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 64,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and splitting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 58,278 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2015 51,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 38,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,475 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 37,463 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,373 miles

slight leak from one way valve on washers

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 31,286 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 31,286 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2006 30,454 miles

engine mounts worn

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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N273 NBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N273 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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What year was N273 NBW registered?

N273 NBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N273 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N273 NBW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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