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L297 OKV

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,783 mi
Last recorded91,783 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 OKV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,783 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,530 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 87,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,404 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 83,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,809 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 77,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,627 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 73,627 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cracking on side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,982 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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L297 OKV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L297 OKV, 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 L297 OKV registered?

L297 OKV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L297 OKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L297 OKV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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