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N835 DDT

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,487 mi
Last recorded73,487 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 DDT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 73,487 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 73,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 72,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,241 miles

your vehicle has only just met the required brake efficiency

Fail 18 Apr 2007 60,241 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,135 miles

front brakes 24% imbalanced

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 3 Apr 2006 55,105 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight bind to o/s/f brake

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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N835 DDT is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N835 DDT, 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 N835 DDT registered?

N835 DDT is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N835 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N835 DDT shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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