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M389 ADM

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 ADM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 92,278 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,045 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,579 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,310 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 87,293 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,822 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 84,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wipers split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,625 miles

L/H/R WHEEL BEARING CAP MISSING.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 82,625 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

L/H/R WHEEL BEARING CAP MISSING.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,380 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 80,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 77,422 miles

GREASE CAP MISSING ON L/H/R WHEEL BEARING.

Fail 20 Mar 2007 77,422 miles

GREASE CAP MISSING ON L/H/R WHEEL BEARING.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,832 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 74,832 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M389 ADM is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M389 ADM, 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 M389 ADM registered?

M389 ADM is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 6 April 1995.

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