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N196 RDD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento S

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,078 mi
Last recorded72,078 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S61,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 RDD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,078 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,581 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,020 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 55,015 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 46,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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N196 RDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 61,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N196 RDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N196 RDD registered?

N196 RDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N196 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 RDD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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