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L745 DRU

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,236 mi
Last recorded65,236 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL745 DRU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,236 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 58,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,357 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 56,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody components corroded

wheel covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2012 56,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 56,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,941 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 32,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2006 22,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

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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L745 DRU is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L745 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 L745 DRU registered?

L745 DRU is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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