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L709 TAP

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,728 mi
Last recorded24,728 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 TAP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2022 24,728 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 24,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 24,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe STRONG ADVISE (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 23,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,639 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,409 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 23,140 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished & starting to lightly crack on sidewall & sidewall to tread areas of the tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2014 22,890 miles

Front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

liquid in washer bottle starting to solidify advise washer bottle rinsed & refilled

Fail 8 Feb 2014 22,890 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front.Nearside front & Nearside reaar tyres lightly perished & starting to crack

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

liquid in washer bottle starting to solidify advise washer bottle rinsed & refilled

Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,583 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 22,119 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,676 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 21,164 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,638 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,125 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,029 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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L709 TAP is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L709 TAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L709 TAP registered?

L709 TAP is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L709 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L709 TAP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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