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N290 NBW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,532 mi
Last recorded106,532 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 NBW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 106,532 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,854 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 100,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 100,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front tyre heavily cracked and deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre appears to have been run flat, sidewalls in very poor condition

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre heavily cracked and deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Oil leak

Recommend replacement of front tyres immediately

Recommend replacement of rear tyres

Pass 3 May 2013 93,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 92,783 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 92,783 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N290 NBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N290 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 N290 NBW registered?

N290 NBW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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