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M889 TFA

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,447 mi
Last recorded51,447 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 TFA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,447 miles

both inner cv boots leaking oil

Fail 2 Jul 2009 51,447 miles

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

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

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

both inner cv boots leaking oil

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,455 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 47,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,180 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 46,177 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 42,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

has a light scatch across the screen

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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M889 TFA is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M889 TFA, 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 M889 TFA registered?

M889 TFA is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M889 TFA safe to buy?

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