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L306 NYC

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,439 mi
Last recorded119,439 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 NYC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2019 119,439 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 117,335 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 117,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,632 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,959 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 111,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,475 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 110,475 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,084 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,262 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 106,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,579 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,579 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 102,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 102,868 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 102,853 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 102,777 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 102,777 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 99,696 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 99,696 miles

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

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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L306 NYC is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L306 NYC, 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 L306 NYC registered?

L306 NYC is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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