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N389 RAD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 RAD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,719 miles

Front nearside and offside spring tops corroded

Nearside Front brake hose perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

fuel cap deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2018 77,719 miles

Front nearside and offside spring tops corroded

Nearside Front brake hose perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

fuel cap deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,231 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 69,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 62,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,554 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 56,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2012 52,683 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,483 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 46,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,110 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 42,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,772 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 39,772 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,018 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,253 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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N389 RAD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N389 RAD, 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 N389 RAD registered?

N389 RAD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N389 RAD safe to buy?

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