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L988 XUT

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,076 mi
Last recorded49,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 XUT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,076 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 49,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,164 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,950 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 46,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,376 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 46,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,399 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,902 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,532 miles

front tyres worn

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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L988 XUT is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L988 XUT, 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 L988 XUT registered?

L988 XUT is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L988 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 XUT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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