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M778 SHE

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,413 mi
Last recorded33,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 SHE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,413 miles

Corrosion to both front floor pans

NSF Brake pipe corroded at hose end

NSF Tyre has long deep cut across tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 33,409 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to both front floor pans

NSF Brake pipe corroded at hose end

NSF Tyre has long deep cut across tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,872 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 30,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,130 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 27,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 18,388 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 18,378 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,954 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,225 miles

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

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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M778 SHE is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M778 SHE, 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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M778 SHE is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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