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N791 PTG

1996 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,930 mi
Last recorded48,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S61,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 PTG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,930 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,614 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,563 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 43,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,774 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 39,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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N791 PTG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 61,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N791 PTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N791 PTG registered?

N791 PTG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N791 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N791 PTG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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