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N47 JLW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,977 mi
Last recorded54,977 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 54,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 54,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,527 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,866 miles

blow from exhaust system

blue spot lamps fitted to front of vehicle

both front brakes slightly binding

front indicators faded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished †

oil leak from engine

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

wipers worn front

Fail 30 Oct 2006 47,866 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all indicators faded

blow from exhaust joint

blue spot lamps fitted to front of vehicle

both front brakes slightly binding

front wipers worn

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak from engine

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear exhaust rubber mounting split and deteriorated

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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N47 JLW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 61,907 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N47 JLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N47 JLW registered?

N47 JLW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N47 JLW safe to buy?

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