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N876 UPF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,736 mi
Last recorded129,736 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 UPF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 129,736 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 129,736 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 123,467 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 123,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal rubber is split on right hand side, exposing metal

Driveshaft is noisy on full lock. Advise attention.

Handbrake ratchet release button does not always engage.

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter is split and leaking oil.

Slight play in offside front suspension bottom ball joint.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 115,721 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 115,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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N876 UPF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,894 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N876 UPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N876 UPF registered?

N876 UPF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N876 UPF safe to buy?

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