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N420 GRV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

49,719 mi
Last recorded49,719 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 GRV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 49,702 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f seat back weak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,119 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2012 47,116 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,221 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKING

FUEL LINES CORRODED

LARGE PEDALS FITTED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODD

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED BY MOUNTING OPOINTS(INNER WINGS)

SCREW HOLES IN OUTER SILLS

SUSPENSI0N PARTS CORRODED

Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,221 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKING

FUEL LINES CORRODED

LARGE PEDALS FITTED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODD

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED BY MOUNTING OPOINTS(INNER WINGS)

SCREW HOLES IN OUTER SILLS

SUSPENSI0N PARTS CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,213 miles

N/S/F BRAKE JUDDERING SLIGHTLY

ALL FUEL LINES CORRODED

BRLONGINGS IN BOOT

CHILD SEAT O/S/R

N/S/F TYRE INNER EDE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

N/S/R ANS O/S/R BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

N/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

N/S/R SHOCKER LOWER MOUNT HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

O/S/R AND N/S/R CHASSIS AROUND SUBFRAME MOUNTS CORRODED(REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

REAR SECSTION OF EXHAUST DETERATED AND CORRODED

SCREW HOLES IN N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FLEXI JOINT

LARGER PEDALS FITTED

Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL FUEL LINES CORRODED

BRLONGINGS IN BOOT

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

CHILD SEAT O/S/R

N/S/F BRAKE JUDDERING SLIGHTLY

N/S/F TYRE INNER EDE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

N/S/R ANS O/S/R BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

N/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

N/S/R SHOCKER LOWER MOUNT HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

O/S/R AND N/S/R CHASSIS AROUND SUBFRAME MOUNTS CORRODED(REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SECSTION OF EXHAUST DETERATED AND CORRODED

SCREW HOLES IN N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FLEXI JOINT

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

LARGER PEDALS FITTED

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os head light detrated

osr tyre has been run flat

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,865 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv boot split

strong smell of petrol but no leak

Fail 4 Aug 2008 41,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv boot split

strong smell of petrol but no leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

unable to asess condition of outer sills due to body kit

wipers only work on speed 2

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,915 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 38,915 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

brake pedals too big interfering with each other

Pass 16 Aug 2005 37,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 37,397 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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N420 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N420 GRV, 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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N420 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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