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L849 HBW

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,974 mi
Last recorded66,974 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL849 HBW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,974 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 66,920 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,285 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 41,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 41,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,647 miles

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

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

slight corrosion at wiper arm support offsidefront

Pass 16 May 2007 30,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,370 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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L849 HBW is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 64,052 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 L849 HBW, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L849 HBW registered?

L849 HBW is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L849 HBW safe to buy?

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