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L640 NBW

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,156 mi
Last recorded66,156 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL640 NBW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,156 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 66,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2007 62,302 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 62,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 57,898 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 57,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 53,682 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 53,682 miles

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

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

Rear 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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L640 NBW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L640 NBW, 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 L640 NBW registered?

L640 NBW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 15 July 1994.

Is L640 NBW safe to buy?

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