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L371 YFW

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 YFW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,538 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2008 78,502 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2007 72,588 miles

N/S rear shock absorber possibly knocking but working o/k.

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear bumper mounts corroded away.

Rear susspension components corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 72,588 miles

N/S rear shock absorber possibly knocking but working o/k.

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear bumper mounts corroded away.

Rear susspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 64,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L371 YFW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L371 YFW, 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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What year was L371 YFW registered?

L371 YFW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L371 YFW safe to buy?

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