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M829 BFB

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

52,047 mi
Last recorded52,047 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,047 miles

both driveshaft inner boots leaking

gearbox mounting perished/play

rear wiper worn

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2008 52,047 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

both driveshaft inner boots leaking

exhaust system corroded

gearbox mounting perished/play

rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,808 miles

as advisory notice no. (480268517227)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,808 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f visor insecure

n/s/f wiper loose

o/s/f wiper torn

rear gearbox mounting worn

rear wiper blade worn

rear wiper not working

Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,040 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 49,040 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 47,015 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 47,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 47,015 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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M829 BFB is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M829 BFB, 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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What year was M829 BFB registered?

M829 BFB is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 August 1994.

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