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N278 MOU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 MOU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,551 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,551 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,986 miles

Nearside Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Split

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 67,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlight Lens Slightly Cracked

Nearside Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Split

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 65,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 65,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,331 miles

All Four Tyres Slightly Cracked on outer Sidewalls

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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N278 MOU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Red 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 N278 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.

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What year was N278 MOU registered?

N278 MOU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N278 MOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 MOU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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