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L291 VOW

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,604 mi
Last recorded108,604 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 VOW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 108,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip provision worn on edge

drivers door check strap deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

tailgate does not stay open ,struts not functioning

Fail 29 Aug 2013 108,602 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip provision worn on edge

drivers door check strap deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

tailgate does not stay open ,struts not functioning

Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,652 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber upper mounting carriers to body slight corrosion

rear towing eye has corrosion

tailgate struts do not hold tailgate open

Fail 16 Aug 2012 102,644 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber upper mounting carriers to body slight corrosion

rear towing eye has corrosion

tailgate struts do not hold tailgate open

Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 100,128 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 100,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,213 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to rear suspension beam axle and components

Fail 10 Aug 2009 97,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn,corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

slight corrosion to rear suspension beam axle and components

Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,604 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 96,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 88,259 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 88,259 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L291 VOW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L291 VOW, 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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L291 VOW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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