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N353 YRR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,836 mi
Last recorded80,836 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 YRR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 80,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

exhaust corroded

front floor outer skin on o/s corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,861 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

corrosion on rear subframe and wishbones

front spring carriers corroded

rear inner arch corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 77,831 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all coil springs corroded

corrosion on rear subframe and wishbones

front spring carriers corroded

rear inner arch corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,111 miles

rear springs surface corrosion

surface corrosion on floor and suspension

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules corroded

front springs andspring cups corroded

front under wheel arch brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2012 75,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules corroded

front springs andspring cups corroded

front under wheel arch brake pipes surface corrosion

rear springs surface corrosion

surface corrosion on floor and suspension

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,083 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion on rear suspension arms and mountings

front coil spring bottom cups corroded

o/s cv gaiter creased

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2011 72,079 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion on rear suspension arms and mountings

front coil spring bottom cups corroded

o/s cv gaiter creased

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,113 miles

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

brake pipe ends corroded

front springs and bottom carrier corroded

rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

rear spring corroded

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,794 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 65,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 63,160 miles

slight wear in n/s track rod end

surface corrosion on rear coil springs

surface corrosion on rear suspension arm mountings

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,274 miles

water marks in front No plate

Fail 13 Sep 2006 57,110 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,110 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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N353 YRR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N353 YRR, 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 N353 YRR registered?

N353 YRR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N353 YRR safe to buy?

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