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N54 VPB

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,647 mi
Last recorded53,647 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 VPB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,647 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust fouling front anti roll bar

Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust fouling front anti roll bar

Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,294 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SIDE WALL CRACKING...

Fail 10 Mar 2008 43,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre has age related cracks.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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N54 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N54 VPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N54 VPB registered?

N54 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N54 VPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N54 VPB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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