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N493 JAM

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,297 mi
Last recorded55,297 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 JAM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2015 55,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,297 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,741 miles

Nearside rear handbrake lever partially seized

Fail 13 Feb 2013 54,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear handbrake lever partially seized

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,467 miles

Coolant leak

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,612 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,144 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 52,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,653 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,009 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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N493 JAM is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,422 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 N493 JAM, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N493 JAM registered?

N493 JAM is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N493 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N493 JAM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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