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L230 FVR

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,785 mi
Last recorded64,785 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 FVR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2008 64,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,886 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 55,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 53,773 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 53,773 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L230 FVR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L230 FVR, 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 L230 FVR registered?

L230 FVR is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L230 FVR safe to buy?

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