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L187 LWX

1993 Fiat Cinquecent

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

97,872 mi
Last recorded97,872 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecent68,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 LWX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 97,872 miles

off side front wiper blade split at ends but does clear screen effectivly

Fail 21 Jan 2009 97,771 miles

Centre Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both body sills slightly holed at rear

Pass 25 Jan 2008 91,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank empty

Fail 18 Jan 2008 91,671 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 91,671 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 91,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 91,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 73,193 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 72,865 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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L187 LWX is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecent in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 68,026 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 L187 LWX, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L187 LWX registered?

L187 LWX is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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