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M342 EWX

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,581 mi
Last recorded110,581 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 EWX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,581 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 110,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,747 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 109,747 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condensation in front headlamps but beam image ok

o/s/f indicater cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2008 109,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body damage on offside

both front brakes binding

engine noisey and tapping

front brake flexi pipes in poor condition

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front tyre in poor condition and tread low down to 0mm on inner edge

offside side repeater lense cap missing

oil leaks in places

Pass 17 Nov 2007 107,774 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

condensation in front headlights

engine noisey

os wing damaged

radiator corroded and cooling fan catching

Fail 17 Nov 2007 107,774 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

condensation in front headlights

engine noisey

os wing damaged

radiator corroded and cooling fan catching

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 EWX is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

M342 EWX is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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