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N262 MOU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 MOU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2008 90,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR BUMPER INSECURE AND O/SR BUMPER BRACKET BADLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Aug 2007 88,193 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 88,191 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2006 86,009 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 76,430 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 76,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front shock absorber damp

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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N262 MOU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N262 MOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N262 MOU registered?

N262 MOU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N262 MOU safe to buy?

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