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N862 HHY

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,149 mi
Last recorded131,149 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 HHY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 131,149 miles

all tyres starting to perish

both rear chassis rails corroded

both registration plates fading

coolant leak (header tank holed)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f outer CV gaiter pin holed

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 9 May 2012 131,124 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres starting to perish

both rear chassis rails corroded

both registration plates fading

coolant leak (header tank holed)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f outer CV gaiter pin holed

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 6 May 2011 127,092 miles

both front brake flexis just meet

both rear brake flexis perishing

exhaust corroding

front springs corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f shock damp

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2011 126,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both front brake flexis just meet

both rear brake flexis perishing

exhaust corroding

front springs corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f shock damp

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2010 120,390 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 120,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 116,402 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 116,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 108,921 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 108,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 102,312 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 102,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 95,484 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 95,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls(165/55x13).

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroding.

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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N862 HHY is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N862 HHY, 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 N862 HHY registered?

N862 HHY is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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