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N286 MOU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,863 mi
Last recorded113,863 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 MOU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 113,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Alternator light staying on

Engine misfire

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,900 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 94,777 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 90,927 miles

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

Offside 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 3 Apr 2008 89,302 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 85,795 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 85,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,380 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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N286 MOU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red 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 N286 MOU, 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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N286 MOU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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