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N764 VPM

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,855 mi
Last recorded49,855 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN764 VPM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,855 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2007 44,023 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 44,023 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 42,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2006 42,102 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 40,209 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 40,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N764 VPM is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N764 VPM, 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.

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What year was N764 VPM registered?

N764 VPM is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N764 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N764 VPM 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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