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L742 JOF

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,761 mi
Last recorded73,761 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 JOF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2006 73,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front shocker stems are worn and pitted

both headlamps full of condensation

child seats fitted offside and nearside rear

gearbox oil leaks from inner cv boots

offside rear brake back plate is very rusty

scratch marks on front screen

Pass 22 Sep 2005 71,883 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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L742 JOF is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L742 JOF, 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 L742 JOF registered?

L742 JOF is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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