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N761 SDW

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,872 mi
Last recorded81,872 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 SDW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2008 81,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,114 miles

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

condensation to nearside headlight lens

slight engine/transmission oil leaks

spare tyre deflated

Pass 15 Dec 2006 67,949 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 67,946 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S WIPER ARM DIFFERENT ANGLE?

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

n/s front of front crossmember,n/s front wing,n/s sill damaged.

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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N761 SDW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N761 SDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N761 SDW registered?

N761 SDW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N761 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N761 SDW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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