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L616 RHP

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,801 mi
Last recorded59,801 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL616 RHP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,801 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

both inner drive shaft seals leaking

engine oil leak

front strut gaiters and bump stops split

o/s dip beam pattern only just defined

tailgate struts weak

under body showing corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

all suspension and brake parts corroded

both inner drive shaft seals leaking

engine oil leak

front strut gaiters and bump stops split

o/s dip beam pattern only just defined

tailgate struts weak

unable to check front pads large hub caps fitted

under body showing corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,020 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2012 56,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,923 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2011 54,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,056 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 52,056 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,994 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 45,992 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,202 miles

play inner rack shaft on lock N//S/F

Fail 24 Jan 2008 43,200 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play inner rack shaft on lock N/S/F

Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,036 miles

AS PER PREVIOUS ADVISORIES

Fail 18 Oct 2006 41,036 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,094 miles

general corrosion

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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L616 RHP is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 L616 RHP, 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 L616 RHP registered?

L616 RHP is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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