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N599 LPV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,561 mi
Last recorded52,561 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN599 LPV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 52,561 miles

Chips in screen

Pass 20 May 2015 51,898 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe rusty

Pass 23 May 2014 50,964 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 47,063 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusted

Pass 16 May 2012 46,243 miles

front headlamps have moisture in lens

Fail 16 May 2012 46,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front headlamps have moisture in lens

Fail 20 May 2011 44,105 miles

Chip in screen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 44,105 miles

Chip in screen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 42,479 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2009 40,383 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 40,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 37,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 37,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,988 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,527 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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N599 LPV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N599 LPV, 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

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What year was N599 LPV registered?

N599 LPV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N599 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N599 LPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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