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N592 DNC

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,772 mi
Last recorded62,772 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN592 DNC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,772 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 6 Nov 2009 62,772 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated 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)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 56,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated 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)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front seat belt catch cover missing

windscreen has light scratching

Fail 24 Aug 2007 51,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front seat belt catch cover missing

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,249 miles

drivers side front flexible seat belt staulk plastic shroud missing (still working effectivly)

off side headlamp lens has a small hole and some condensation on inside (not effecting beam pattern at time of test)

some scratches on windsceen

Pass 24 Aug 2005 38,902 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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N592 DNC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N592 DNC, 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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N592 DNC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N592 DNC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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