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L260 YPV

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,167 mi
Last recorded110,167 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 YPV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 110,167 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 110,167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 110,154 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,792 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 101,702 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 95,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 92,838 miles

n/s washer jet!

n/s/r handbrake low performance!

n/s/rear light lense!

o/s & n/s front park lights!

o/s aim weak pattern!

o/s/f disc inner face corroded!

o/s/r outer sill area corroded & weak!

wipers weak clearing screen!

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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L260 YPV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L260 YPV, 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 L260 YPV registered?

L260 YPV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 December 1993.

Is L260 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L260 YPV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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