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N378 NHU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,197 mi
Last recorded89,197 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2016 89,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,169 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre deteriorated

rear suspension component mounting areas corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

offside front tyre deteriorated

rear suspension component mounting areas corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,938 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre cracked/deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2014 82,938 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre cracked/deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 79,776 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to inner rear wheel arches and chassis area

offside rear suspension arm corroded

slight damage to nearside front

Fail 22 Mar 2013 79,776 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to inner rear wheel arches and chassis area

offside rear suspension arm corroded

slight damage to nearside front

Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,650 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,962 miles

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

offsid erear tyre wearing outer edge/perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offsid erear tyre wearing outer edge/perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,768 miles

both front tyres very perished

front indicators slightly discoloured

movement in n/s headlamp

Fail 10 Mar 2010 63,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres very perished

front indicators slightly discoloured

movement in n/s headlamp

Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,498 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,457 miles

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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N378 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N378 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.

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What year was N378 NHU registered?

N378 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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