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M688 CMR

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 CMR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

advised brake hoes rears metal ends corroded

advised engine noisey

advised osf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised rear bumper brakets very rusty

advised rear suspension bed rusty corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,339 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes are perished

Front jacking points corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front wheel is binding

Offside outer sill showing weakness with finger and thumb pressure

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear suspension arms very corroded

Rear suspension bed is generally corroded

Rear wiper blade perished

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight oil leak from engine sump plug

Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,338 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes are perished

Front jacking points corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front wheel is binding

Offside outer sill showing weakness with finger and thumb pressure

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear suspension arms very corroded

Rear suspension bed is generally corroded

Rear wiper blade perished

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight oil leak from engine sump plug

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,741 miles

Both Rear swing arms corroded

Both rear flexi brake hose ferruals corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off side rear end of body sill corroded

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear suspension bed corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both Rear swing arms corroded

Both rear flexi brake hose ferruals corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off side rear end of body sill corroded

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear suspension bed corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,467 miles

advised os head lamp chiped

advised osr tyre low

advised pipes above fuel tank not seen

advised rear suspension comp corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 85,467 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advised os head lamp chiped

advised osr tyre low

advised pipes above fuel tank not seen

advised rear suspension comp corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,162 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear axel corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2010 83,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 80,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,882 miles

offside front shockabsorber noisy

Pass 27 Nov 2006 70,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 64,559 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 64,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M688 CMR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,804 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 M688 CMR, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M688 CMR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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