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N528 ESR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,354 mi
Last recorded136,354 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 ESR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2006 136,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

light corrosion on front to rear cross member

light corrosion on front to rear fuel lines

light corrosion on rear brake back plates

o/s boot floor light corrosion

o/s wiper arm security

Fail 6 Mar 2006 136,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front to rear fuel lines light corrosion

inner wheel arch covers fitted

light corrosion on n/s front cross member

n/s inner drive shaft boot

o/s boot floor

rear brake back plate corrosion

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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N528 ESR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N528 ESR, 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 N528 ESR registered?

N528 ESR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N528 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N528 ESR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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