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N366 ESP

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN366 ESP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 69,849 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,209 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 68,186 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2008 62,840 miles

oil leak

battery light is on

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are slightly out of balance

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls are cracked

offside rear chassis corroded

rear subframe and suspension componants are corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2008 62,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light is on

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are slightly out of balance

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls are cracked

offside front tyre tread is low on the edges

offside rear chassis corroded

oil leak

rear subframe and suspension componants are corroded

screenwash bottle is leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,945 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 56,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N366 ESP 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 N366 ESP, 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 N366 ESP registered?

N366 ESP is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N366 ESP safe to buy?

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