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L527 EDP

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,419 mi
Last recorded92,419 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 EDP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,419 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 76,113 miles

Hose clip fitted to nearside parking brake cable adjuster

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear suspension arm rusty

Offside wiper rubber metal insert insecure

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 76,113 miles

Hose clip fitted to nearside parking brake cable adjuster

Offside rear suspension arm rusty

Offside wiper rubber metal insert insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2006 76,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jul 2006 75,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber shrouds broken

Chip in windscreen

Engine oil leaks

Front number plate cracked

NAIL in offside rear tyre tread

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding

Offside rear brake hose ferulle rusty

Offside rear tyre worn to WEAR LIMIT on outer edge

Rear suspension bump stops breaking up

Steering rack worn

Pass 20 Jul 2005 70,487 miles

oil leak

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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L527 EDP is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L527 EDP, 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 L527 EDP registered?

L527 EDP is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is L527 EDP safe to buy?

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