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N543 NHU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,047 mi
Last recorded43,047 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2019 43,047 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil around gearbox

Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,141 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

oil leak from engine and gearbox

rear exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,476 miles

fuel cap seal perished

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from engine and gearbox

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2017 41,476 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from engine and gearbox

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,534 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front flexy joint of exhaust outer cover breaking up

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,766 miles

exhaust front flexible pipe deterioated

slight corrosion rear axle/suspension mounts

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust front flexible joint deterioated

slight dampness at n/s/f inner driveshaft boot to gearbox

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,886 miles

slight corrosion around rear axle mountings

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,810 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 36,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 35,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,533 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,924 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,924 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,379 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 29,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,049 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2005 27,759 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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N543 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N543 NHU, 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 N543 NHU registered?

N543 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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