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N260 XSA

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,855 mi
Last recorded60,855 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 XSA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,855 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 60,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 57,361 miles

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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N260 XSA is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,894 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 N260 XSA, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N260 XSA registered?

N260 XSA is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N260 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N260 XSA shows 4 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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