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N385 HPX

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,926 mi
Last recorded67,926 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 HPX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 67,926 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 67,922 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,898 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,652 miles

please be advised that both front haed lamps arein poor condition , (low intensity and poor image )

please be advised that front windsceen has minor wiper damage and will need to monitor this condition.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 60,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

please be advised that both front haed lamps arein poor condition , (low intensity and poor image )

please be advised that front windsceen has minor wiper damage and will need to monitor this condition.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,590 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 51,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,096 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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N385 HPX is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc 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 N385 HPX, 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 N385 HPX registered?

N385 HPX is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N385 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 HPX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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