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N285 DWE

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,611 mi
Last recorded34,611 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 DWE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,325 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 24,307 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,795 miles

advise check front brake pads for wear

offside rear footbrake effort slightly lower than nearside advise inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,365 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 18,365 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,825 miles

light scratch marks on windscreen

n/s door lock damaged

rear wiper arm broken off

Fail 10 Jul 2006 16,825 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

lack of movement in n/s/r linkage on h/brake into drum

light scratched marks on windscreen

rear wiper arm broken off

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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N285 DWE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N285 DWE, 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 N285 DWE registered?

N285 DWE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N285 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N285 DWE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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