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L710 VNJ

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,878 mi
Last recorded105,878 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL710 VNJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 105,878 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 105,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

dampness around tank but no leak seen

engine missing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 102,931 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 102,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side drive shaft inner gaiter cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2008 100,734 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side drive shaft inner gaiter cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2007 100,138 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 100,138 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

moisture on off side head lamp lens

near side drive shaft inner gaiter cracked

smell of fuel at the rear -fuel tank stained ?

Pass 7 Apr 2006 98,483 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 98,483 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L710 VNJ is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L710 VNJ, 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 L710 VNJ registered?

L710 VNJ is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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