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N980 XVR

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,893 mi
Last recorded47,893 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 XVR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,893 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODING AT REAR

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BOX CORRODING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE PADS

Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,593 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 May 2015 47,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,853 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

rear exhaust silencer box corroding & slight blow on joint to centre section

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,384 miles

o/s/r inner wheelarch to boot floor starting to corrode

oil leak(s) on engine

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r inner wheelarch to boot floor starting to corrode

oil leak(s) on engine

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,886 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn below 3mm

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 58,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 58,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 44,833 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,753 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 43,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

oil leaks on engine/ transmission

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,193 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 43,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 42,684 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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N980 XVR is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N980 XVR, 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 N980 XVR registered?

N980 XVR is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N980 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N980 XVR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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