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N374 PCD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,740 mi
Last recorded95,740 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 PCD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,740 miles

all exhaust rubbers poor condition

centre exhaust mountings perished and weak

corrosion to offside rear under rear wheel arch panelling

nearside front inner wheel rim some distortion

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front tyre perished and some cuts in outer sidewall

rear subframe corroded

some light scraping to windscreen

some steering free play at steering wheel-needs further investigation

Fail 24 Aug 2009 95,740 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mountings perished and weak

corrosion to offside rear under rear wheel arch panelling

nearside front inner wheel rim some distortion

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front tyre perished and some cuts in outer sidewall

rear subframe corroded

some light scraping to windscreen

some steering free play at steering wheel-needs further investigation

Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,848 miles

Engine has oil leak

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f flexi hose perished

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Fail 26 Aug 2008 93,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine has oil leak

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f flexi hose perished

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Pass 28 Aug 2007 90,354 miles

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Fail 28 Aug 2007 90,354 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion to o/s/ inner arch out of area

o/s/ headlight image poor on limit

rear exhaust rubber well worn needs attention

slight corrosion to o/s/ and n/s/f floor pans

slight wheel bearing noise from o/s/r

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,788 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 18 Jul 2006 88,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

baffles in rear silancer broken

corrosion to rear brackets holding exhaust mounts

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on limit

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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N374 PCD 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 N374 PCD, 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 N374 PCD registered?

N374 PCD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 25 July 1996.

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