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N361 NHU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,525 miles

long hand brake travel

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,938 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,938 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen washers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,359 miles

both rear tyres inner walls beginning to crack and perish

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,043 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,285 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,762 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded - STRONG ADVICE

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,279 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroding

nearside and offside rear tyrewalls cracking

offside front disc inner face slightly scored and corroding

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,523 miles

nearside and offside front wipers smeary

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear bumper quarter slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre plugged

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Feb 2008 65,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside and offside front wipers smeary

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear bumper quarter slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre plugged

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,722 miles

offside front wiper split

rear wiper split

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2006 59,921 miles

rear wiper blade split

unable to check discs and pads

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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N361 NHU 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 83.3%.

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 N361 NHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N361 NHU?

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What year was N361 NHU registered?

N361 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N361 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N361 NHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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