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N942 RLJ

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,878 mi
Last recorded99,878 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 RLJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,878 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,276 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 98,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,227 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jun 2010 92,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

repair osr inner arch well covered

Fail 18 Jun 2009 81,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,965 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

offside rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

offside wiper blade slightly deterioated

radiator leaking slightly

slight corrosion to offside chasis rail

slight corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 80,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 74,149 miles

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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N942 RLJ is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N942 RLJ, 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 N942 RLJ registered?

N942 RLJ is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 December 1995.

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