MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Inner Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Inner Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
parking brake long travel
some deterioration to suspension etc -especially steering wheel covering
some perishing and corrosion-marginal to rear suspension and brake components
some deterioration to suspension etc -especially steering wheel covering parking brake long travel some perishing and corrosion-offside rear arm ends of sills and brake backplates marginal
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
some deterioration to suspension etc -especially steering wheel covering parking brake long travel some perishing and corrosion-offside rear arm ends of sills and brake backplates marginal
see previous advisory notice
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
parking brake long travel lower areas and components perishing and corroding-especiallyreararms rear of sills and rear brake backplates some wear suspension etc-especially steering wheel covering
signs of corrosion,some wear suspension etc esp rear arm bushes. exhaust system deteriating.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
signs of corrosion,some wear suspension etc esp rear arm bushes. exhaust system deteriating.
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L298 BJR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 L298 BJR, 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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L298 BJR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 25 March 1994.
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