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L185 CJA

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,725 mi
Last recorded53,725 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 CJA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,725 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,980 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 47,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,558 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper arm o/s/f worn on pivot

Fail 6 Aug 2007 37,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper arm o/s/f very worn on pivot

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,834 miles

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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L185 CJA is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L185 CJA, 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.

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What year was L185 CJA registered?

L185 CJA is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L185 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 CJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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