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N651 MGO

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,631 mi
Last recorded66,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 MGO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

lowered springs fitted to front sospension

Fail 20 Jul 2010 66,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

lowered springs fitted to front sospension

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,393 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 60,764 miles

Battery insecure

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake disc is deteriorating.

Screenwasher reservoir bottle is leaking. AVISE ATTENTION.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 60,764 miles

Battery insecure

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Offside front brake disc is deteriorating.

Screenwasher reservoir bottle is leaking. AVISE ATTENTION.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,481 miles

Cambelt cover displaced and rubbing on belt and pulley.

Nearside indicator side repeater is fading from amber to white

Some condensation in offside headlamp affecting beam pattern slightly.

battery insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2006 59,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs are deteriorating.

Some damage to offside headlamp lens.

Windscreen washers leak badly.From pipe and apparently from reservoir.

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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N651 MGO is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N651 MGO, 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 N651 MGO registered?

N651 MGO is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N651 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N651 MGO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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