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L247 LRA

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 LRA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,777 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,467 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 84,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,844 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 80,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front discs pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,623 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 77,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Near side rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 73,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,990 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,416 miles

slight cracking at offside wiper blade

slight wear on both front brake discs and disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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L247 LRA is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L247 LRA, 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 L247 LRA registered?

L247 LRA is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L247 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L247 LRA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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