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N458 GRV

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,052 mi
Last recorded47,052 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 GRV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2010 47,052 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,104 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 41,104 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,223 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 37,161 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2006 34,745 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 34,745 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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N458 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N458 GRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of N458 GRV?

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What year was N458 GRV registered?

N458 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N458 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 GRV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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