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M493 DOU

1995 Fiat Cinquecent

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecent65,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,111 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 85,111 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 74,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 74,615 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front shock rubber covers split

Pass 14 Jan 2006 56,491 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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M493 DOU is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecent in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 65,238 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M493 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M493 DOU registered?

M493 DOU is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 27 July 1995.

Is M493 DOU safe to buy?

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