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M980 EAT

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,049 mi
Last recorded93,049 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 EAT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,709 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 75,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,902 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 67,769 miles

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

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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M980 EAT is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M980 EAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M980 EAT registered?

M980 EAT is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M980 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M980 EAT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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