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M978 OHN

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,038 mi
Last recorded53,038 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 OHN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,038 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion to bodywork

general underbody corrosion

radiator in poor condition and leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

uneven wear on front tyres on inner edges

uneven wear on rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,174 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,174 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

baffles collapsed in rear exhaust silencer

both front inner brake pads appear low

front brake discs corroded and starting to pitt

handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition and leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,868 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front discs corroded and slightly pitted

headlight aim on maximum

oil leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2007 42,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front discs corroded and slightly pitted

headlight aim on maximum

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,396 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 34,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust front section corroded

slight condensation offside headlight

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2005 30,198 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M978 OHN 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 M978 OHN, 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 M978 OHN registered?

M978 OHN is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 October 1994.

Is M978 OHN safe to buy?

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