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L261 JFR

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,181 mi
Last recorded55,181 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 JFR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 55,181 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 55,181 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 53,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 53,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,945 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 51,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,727 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 45,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,895 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,501 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 38,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L261 JFR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L261 JFR, 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 L261 JFR registered?

L261 JFR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L261 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 JFR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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