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N389 FEV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,879 mi
Last recorded77,879 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 FEV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,879 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 77,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,316 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 68,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,272 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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N389 FEV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N389 FEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of N389 FEV?

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What year was N389 FEV registered?

N389 FEV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N389 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 FEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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