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L251 MHJ

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,302 mi
Last recorded39,302 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 MHJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,302 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,524 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 36,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 36,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre just starting to wear low on outer edge of tread

offside wiper splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,364 miles

nearside front tyre just starting to wear low on outer edge of tread

offside wiper splitting

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,809 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 35,809 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,675 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,253 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,262 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,065 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,867 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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L251 MHJ is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L251 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L251 MHJ registered?

L251 MHJ is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L251 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L251 MHJ shows 14 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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