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N421 JLE

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,567 mi
Last recorded48,567 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 JLE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside rear sill (within axle mounting prescribed area) corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear bumper mounting corroded

offside rear sill (within axle mounting prescribed area) is corroded but not considered excessive

vehicle structure (above both rear axle mountings) is slightly corroded

washer bottle leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2010 38,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside rear sill (within axle mounting prescribed area) corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear bumper mounting corroded

offside rear sill (within axle mounting prescribed area) is corroded but not considered excessive

vehicle structure (above both rear axle mountings) is slightly corroded

washer bottle leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,540 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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N421 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N421 JLE, 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 N421 JLE registered?

N421 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N421 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N421 JLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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