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N83 HLU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,650 mi
Last recorded102,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 HLU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,650 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 102,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 102,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

puncture in n/s/r tyre

both front track rod end springs weak - require attention asap

brake pedal travel very long - requires attention asap

coolant staining arounf reservoir

damage to fuel tank

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall - not exposing cord

dampness around both front & rear shock absorbers

dent in n/s/f wheel rim

exhaust rubbers age cracking

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints and boxes

front number plate cracked

front tyre worn on outer edges

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

high front brake inbalance - 25% requires attention

movement in both front lower suspension arm outer balljoints under load

movement in both front seat backs

n/s/f headlight slightly insecure

negligible damping effect from both front shock absorbers

rear tyres heavy age cracking - require attention

slight movement in handbrake pawl mechanism

tape repair to n/s/r bumper

Pass 4 Jan 2008 93,600 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 93,600 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N83 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N83 HLU, 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 N83 HLU registered?

N83 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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