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N257 BWJ

1995 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,415 mi
Last recorded61,415 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento SX65,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 BWJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,415 miles

corrosion to both rear and offside front shock absorbers.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 57,505 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 57,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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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N257 BWJ is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 65,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N257 BWJ, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of N257 BWJ?

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What year was N257 BWJ registered?

N257 BWJ is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N257 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 BWJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N257 BWJ have outstanding finance?

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