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L654 DRU

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 DRU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 98,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,322 miles

rad poor con

slight corrsion underside

Fail 12 Mar 2013 91,322 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rad poor con

slight corrsion underside

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,308 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

engine fault tell tale on

engine over heating

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f healamp lense cracked

o/s/r tyre aged and perishing

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,968 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 66,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s/f/ head lamp cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2006 66,301 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 65,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 65,637 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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L654 DRU is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L654 DRU, 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 L654 DRU registered?

L654 DRU is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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