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N522 ESR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,619 mi
Last recorded50,619 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 ESR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 50,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,046 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 44,667 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 44,667 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 44,666 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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N522 ESR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Black 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 N522 ESR, 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 N522 ESR registered?

N522 ESR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N522 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 ESR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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