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L387 ULR

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,897 mi
Last recorded31,897 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 ULR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 31,897 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 31,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 31,057 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 27,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 27,117 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 27,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 27,061 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,944 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,448 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,874 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,416 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,564 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 20,248 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing no cords or bulges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,956 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 17,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,010 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 17,010 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 16,975 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,155 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front outer cill damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,505 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 13,857 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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L387 ULR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L387 ULR, 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 L387 ULR registered?

L387 ULR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L387 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L387 ULR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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