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N551 JVF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,122 mi
Last recorded63,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 JVF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,966 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 58,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,459 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 50,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 43,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,957 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,856 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 40,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 39,042 miles

EXHAUST PIPE RUSTY

FRONT BUMPER BROKEN

MINOR SHOCK LEAK ON OFFSIDE FRONT

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT CHIPPED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES

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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N551 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N551 JVF, 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 N551 JVF registered?

N551 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N551 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 JVF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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