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N615 HWU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,955 mi
Last recorded81,955 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN615 HWU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,955 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 81,856 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,699 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 66,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,034 miles

rear floor/ arch corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2006 64,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2005 62,193 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 62,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

battery warning light illuminated

nearside front inner c.v gaitor leaking

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and worn

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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N615 HWU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N615 HWU, 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 N615 HWU registered?

N615 HWU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N615 HWU safe to buy?

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