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L228 XVL

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,879 mi
Last recorded72,879 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 XVL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2009 72,879 miles

advise off side front jacking point starting too corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2008 66,885 miles

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

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

near side rear towing eye mounting starting too corode. also rear metal brake pipe pipe too rear flexy hose signs of rustint off side.

Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,453 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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L228 XVL is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L228 XVL, 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 L228 XVL registered?

L228 XVL is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L228 XVL safe to buy?

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