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M342 CLN

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,449 mi
Last recorded56,449 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 CLN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,449 miles

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,526 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 52,369 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,824 miles

brake pedal pad split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,088 miles

slight cracking brake pedal rubber pad

Fail 30 Aug 2011 49,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

slight cracking brake pedal rubber pad

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,109 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal pad split

Fail 6 Sep 2010 47,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal pad split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 39,723 miles

front brakes slightly tight on front wheels

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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M342 CLN is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,422 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 M342 CLN, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M342 CLN registered?

M342 CLN is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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