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L539 TOW

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,012 mi
Last recorded65,012 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 TOW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 61,179 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 56,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,061 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,984 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 50,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,347 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 43,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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L539 TOW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L539 TOW, 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 L539 TOW registered?

L539 TOW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 March 1994.

Is L539 TOW safe to buy?

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