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L609 JEH

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

75,098 mi
Last recorded75,098 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 JEH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2009 75,098 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f door mirror glass missing.

rear bumper slightly insicure.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,089 miles

rear bumper bracket rusty

slight handbrake travel

Fail 27 Nov 2008 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,635 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 59,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 54,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 54,857 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 54,775 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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L609 JEH is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 L609 JEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L609 JEH registered?

L609 JEH is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 September 1993.

Is L609 JEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L609 JEH shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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