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N424 FRV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,782 mi
Last recorded53,782 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 FRV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 53,782 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 53,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,787 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 51,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,717 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,438 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,253 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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N424 FRV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N424 FRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N424 FRV registered?

N424 FRV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N424 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N424 FRV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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