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L983 YWD

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,445 mi
Last recorded72,445 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 YWD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,445 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,425 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,149 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 69,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,588 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 65,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,917 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 61,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,651 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 54,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,096 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L983 YWD is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L983 YWD, 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 L983 YWD registered?

L983 YWD is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L983 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L983 YWD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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