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N355 NHU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,117 mi
Last recorded65,117 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S61,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 65,117 miles

slight leak from manifold to downpipe

Pass 31 Dec 2007 64,938 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

Slight oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2007 64,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside fromt lower ball joint dust cover missing

Rear box exhaust hanger deteriorated but still supporting the exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

handbrake has small amount of travel

nearside rear wheel is slightly noisey when rotated

offside bottom ball joint boot missing and is slightly noisey

slight blowing front cat. area but unable to locate

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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N355 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 61,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N355 NHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N355 NHU registered?

N355 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N355 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N355 NHU shows 4 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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