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L155 CRY

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

65,690 mi
Last recorded65,690 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 CRY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,690 miles

long travel hand brake

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,683 miles

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

long travel hand brake lever

under body corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,675 miles

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

front discs corroded

outer sills under sealed

under body corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 65,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front seats have movement

both outer sills corroded

front cross member corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rar sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 65,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front seats have movement

both outer sills corroded

front cross member corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rar sub frame corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,634 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 65,604 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 May 2008 60,413 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 60,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,428 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 55,428 miles

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

advise rear suspension parts have surface corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2007

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,233 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L155 CRY is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L155 CRY, 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 L155 CRY registered?

L155 CRY is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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