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L898 OMB

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

141,749 mi
Last recorded141,749 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 OMB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2006 141,749 miles

exhaust fouling body & flexi deteriorated

nearside headlight condensed

offside front outer c.v boot deteriorated

offside front tyre wall deteriorated

offside rear inner sill is heavily undersealed

rear towing hitch badly corroded

water leak around expansion tank

Fail 24 Apr 2006 141,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

exhaust fouling body & flexi deteriorated

front washers working on rear washer switch

nearside headlight condensed

offside front tyre wall cracking

offside rear inner sill is heavily undersealed

rear towing hitch is heavily corroded

water leak radiator & expansion tank

Fail 8 Mar 2006 141,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L898 OMB is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L898 OMB, 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 L898 OMB registered?

L898 OMB is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L898 OMB safe to buy?

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