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N878 BHE

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,739 mi
Last recorded73,739 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 BHE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,739 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 72,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,776 miles

Brake pedal rubber split.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight scratching offside windscreen.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber split.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight scratching offside windscreen.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 68,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,605 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 67,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight scratches on offside windscreen.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 64,370 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,424 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 62,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt webbing.

slight scratches on front windscreen.

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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N878 BHE is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N878 BHE, 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 N878 BHE registered?

N878 BHE is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 10 October 1995.

Is N878 BHE safe to buy?

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