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L571 XJU

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,359 mi
Last recorded69,359 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 XJU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,359 miles

corrosion to wheel arches

exhaust bracket corroded

front discs corrosion

front wheel tracking

lower engine oil leak

o/s front wiondow

Fail 20 Aug 2010 69,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to wheel arches

exhaust bracket corroded

front discs corrosion

front wheel tracking

lower engine oil leak

o/s front wiondow

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,188 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside & nearside front headlights showing condensation inside

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 53,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 50,256 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L571 XJU is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L571 XJU, 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 L571 XJU registered?

L571 XJU is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L571 XJU safe to buy?

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