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N430 FRV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 FRV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,166 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

battery light on

centre rear stop lamp permenantly disconnected

drivers windscreen wiper pivot worn

passenger front seat folding mechanism not working

rear windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,443 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 86,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,132 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,506 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hanbrake linkages worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,398 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake hose mettle ends corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,025 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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N430 FRV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N430 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.

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What year was N430 FRV registered?

N430 FRV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N430 FRV safe to buy?

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