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N857 ECA

1995 Fiat Cinquecent

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,717 mi
Last recorded51,717 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecent65,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 ECA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 51,717 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside front droped on hindges

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2008 48,067 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 48,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 44,389 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 May 2006 39,357 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 39,357 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside handbrake lever (at wheel) has very little movement

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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N857 ECA is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecent in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 65,238 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 N857 ECA, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N857 ECA registered?

N857 ECA is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N857 ECA safe to buy?

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