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L998 GVT

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,674 mi
Last recorded25,674 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 GVT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 25,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,536 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

n/s wiper smearing windscreen

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,531 miles

N/S/F Brake slight binding

Surface corrosion on both front brake disks

Fail 15 Aug 2012 232,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,386 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,758 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,001 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,597 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,593 miles

o/s and n/s rear flexible brake pipe ferrules corroded borderline pass

rear tyres in poor condition /sidewall cracking

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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L998 GVT is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L998 GVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L998 GVT registered?

L998 GVT is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L998 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L998 GVT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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