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N656 ERV

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,690 mi
Last recorded90,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 ERV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,690 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing.

exhaust blow from centre pipe.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 90,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres badly age cracked.

exhaust blowing at middle joint

rear subframe corroding.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,236 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 81,741 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

both inner driveshaft seals leaking.

offside front shock absorber leaking.

offside rear chasiss corroding by spring mounting.

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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N656 ERV is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,422 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 N656 ERV, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N656 ERV registered?

N656 ERV is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 November 1995.

Is N656 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N656 ERV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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