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L281 OHP

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,956 mi
Last recorded69,956 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 OHP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,956 miles

Oil leak

o/s headlamp has slight damage

Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,955 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s headlamp has slight damage

Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,666 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,732 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 63,732 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,873 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,873 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,900 miles

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,055 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall has slight cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,426 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 47,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 43,989 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 43,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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L281 OHP is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L281 OHP, 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 L281 OHP registered?

L281 OHP is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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