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N566 JCW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 JCW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 78,548 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 78,540 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,522 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates starting to seperate but still clear to read

nearside and offside shockabsorber dust cover both split and inscure

Fail 9 Jan 2007 73,807 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plate starting to seperate but still clear to read †

nearside and offside shock absorber dust covers both split and inscure

Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,439 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 69,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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N566 JCW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N566 JCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N566 JCW?

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What year was N566 JCW registered?

N566 JCW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N566 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N566 JCW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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