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L131 YNS

1994 Fiat Cinquecent

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

48,594 mi
Last recorded48,594 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecent65,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 YNS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,594 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 48,583 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,877 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 46,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear number plates damaged

front discs pitted

nearside inner CV boot deteriated (incorrect size)

slight damage on the offside front wheel rim

slight play and roughness in the steering rack

substantial welding at rear of vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2005 46,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WORN

CLIP ON NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT BOOT NOT TIGHT SLIGHT LEAK OF GREASE

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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L131 YNS is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecent in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,484 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L131 YNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L131 YNS registered?

L131 YNS is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L131 YNS safe to buy?

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