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N542 XBD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,654 mi
Last recorded92,654 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 XBD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2011 92,654 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 88,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 82,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 75,287 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 68,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 53,923 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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N542 XBD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N542 XBD, 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 N542 XBD registered?

N542 XBD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N542 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 XBD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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