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L225 XJF

1993 Fiat Cinquecent

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,010 mi
Last recorded47,010 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecent68,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL225 XJF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 47,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 40,359 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,905 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 38,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L225 XJF is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecent in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L225 XJF, 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 L225 XJF registered?

L225 XJF is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L225 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L225 XJF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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