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N478 PDS

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 PDS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,992 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 69,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,107 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 40,469 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,469 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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N478 PDS is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N478 PDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N478 PDS registered?

N478 PDS is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 31 July 1996.

Is N478 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 PDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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