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N659 LAF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 LAF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 78,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,690 miles

BOTH FRONT S/BELT STALK BUCKLE CASINGS MISSING

STEERING COVER LOOSE

Fail 22 May 2009 73,690 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

BOTH FRONT S/BELT STALK BUCKLE CASINGS MISSING

STEERING COVER LOOSE

Pass 28 May 2008 68,458 miles

Both Front Seat belt stalk covers missing

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,744 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 61,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

rear brakes require attention

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,405 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 57,370 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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N659 LAF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Green 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 N659 LAF, 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 N659 LAF registered?

N659 LAF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N659 LAF safe to buy?

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