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N779 LEG

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

42,685 mi
Last recorded42,685 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 LEG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 42,685 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 42,538 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,285 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,124 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,851 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 41,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Radiator core showing signs of deterioration

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 41,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Also noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,745 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 40,745 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,436 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 40,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,167 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 40,167 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,540 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 39,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,219 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,362 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 38,362 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,359 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,415 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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N779 LEG is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 N779 LEG, 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 N779 LEG registered?

N779 LEG is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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