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N687 CNB

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,186 mi
Last recorded58,186 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 CNB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,186 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 58,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 58,178 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch at the front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axel (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on on intermitent (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axel (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre cracking engine has oil leak

slight leak from radiator o/s/f cheak strap broken

Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,931 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,595 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,319 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust back box holed

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,638 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,216 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 56,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,707 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 55,707 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 55,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 52,506 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 52,496 miles

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

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

Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 50,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 50,879 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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N687 CNB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N687 CNB, 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 N687 CNB registered?

N687 CNB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N687 CNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N687 CNB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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