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L161 CPR

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,918 mi
Last recorded70,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 CPR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,918 miles

There is slight evidence of a potential fuel tank leak, although no leakage evident at time of test

There is slight imbalance in performance from the rear foot brake

some exhaust mountings require replacement

the drivers side wiper blade requires replacement

the engine oil was at a very low level

there is evidence of very slight brake binding from the offside front brake

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,918 miles

There is slight evidence of a potential fuel tank leak, although no leakage evident at time of test

There is slight imbalance in performance from the rear foot brake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some exhaust mountings require replacement

the drivers side wiper blade requires replacement

the engine oil was at a very low level

there is evidence of very slight brake binding from the offside front brake

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,485 miles

offside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,186 miles

nearside front brake back plate rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,387 miles

rear brake percentages low

Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,806 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 55,793 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,224 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,247 miles

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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L161 CPR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L161 CPR, 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 L161 CPR registered?

L161 CPR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L161 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 CPR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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