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N342 NFE

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,178 mi
Last recorded68,178 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 NFE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,178 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 3 Jan 2008 68,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,849 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 61,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

1/ SLIGHT ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ PETROL PIPES GETTING RUSTY

Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,372 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N342 NFE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N342 NFE, 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 N342 NFE registered?

N342 NFE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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