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L238 PNO

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 PNO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,546 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,811 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,364 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside headlamp pattern very poor

offside rear brakes binding

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,364 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside headlamp pattern very poor

offside rear brakes binding

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,125 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 54,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,067 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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L238 PNO is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PNO, 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 PNO registered?

L238 PNO is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L238 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L238 PNO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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