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L956 RNJ

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,061 mi
Last recorded104,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 RNJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2014 104,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 97,132 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 97,130 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,366 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 87,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,383 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 78,217 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 74,236 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 74,236 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2005 74,215 miles

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

parking brake feels poor

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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L956 RNJ is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L956 RNJ, 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 L956 RNJ registered?

L956 RNJ is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L956 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L956 RNJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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