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L238 JRO

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,955 mi
Last recorded55,955 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 JRO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,955 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)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,220 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,243 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,180 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,838 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 45,838 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,800 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,649 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 41,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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L238 JRO is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,804 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 L238 JRO, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L238 JRO registered?

L238 JRO is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L238 JRO safe to buy?

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