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K987 OGJ

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK987 OGJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,469 miles

bad oil leaks around engine & gear box areas.

battery insecure

condensation in n/s/f headlamp glass.

front & rear suspension noisy over bumps.

n/s/r foot brake low reading

o/s/f indicator side repeater light lens missing.

rear brake hoses cracked & perished.

suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bad oil leaks around engine & gear box areas.

suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,569 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 43,569 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K987 OGJ is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 64,052 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 K987 OGJ, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K987 OGJ registered?

K987 OGJ is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K987 OGJ safe to buy?

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Does K987 OGJ have outstanding finance?

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