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N518 NGD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,390 mi
Last recorded86,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 NGD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wings corroded and holed

o/s/r lens holed

Fail 3 Jan 2013 86,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wings corroded and holed

o/s/r lens holed

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,064 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 83,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,561 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 80,561 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades staring to tear

brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,080 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 79,079 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corroded fuel pips ai floor. Makeshift temp repair to rear exhaust hanger mounts. Rim damage n/s front wheel rim outer.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 76,490 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 76,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,988 miles

o/s wiper spindle worn + modified,rear sub frame corroded,tyres low tred,rear bumper partly insecure.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 67,614 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 67,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N518 NGD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N518 NGD, 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 N518 NGD registered?

N518 NGD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N518 NGD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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