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M981 FEC

1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,384 mi
Last recorded66,384 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin71,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 FEC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2008 66,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

surface corossion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2008 66,384 miles

surface corossion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2007 63,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 63,226 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 63,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 63,039 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 58,709 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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M981 FEC is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 71,612 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M981 FEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sportin typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M981 FEC registered?

M981 FEC is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M981 FEC safe to buy?

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