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L549 VAM

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,708 mi
Last recorded31,708 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 VAM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,708 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 31,707 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,439 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,585 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,115 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,029 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,412 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,184 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,787 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 15,472 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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L549 VAM is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 L549 VAM, 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 L549 VAM registered?

L549 VAM is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 September 1993.

Is L549 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L549 VAM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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