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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle/mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle/mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nsr and osr (3.6.B.4e)
Rear rear sub frame has corrosion ns and os but not considered excessive
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to mid section (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both brake rear backplates rusty
rear suspension rusty
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both brake rear backplates rusty
rear suspension rusty
offside rear brake hose insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
small cut in nearside rear tyre cords not exposed
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
small cut in nearside rear tyre cords not exposed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside & nearside rear brake back plates rusty
rear axle beam very rusty at offside & nearside mounting brackets
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
offside & nearside rear brake back plates rusty
rear axle beam very rusty at offside & nearside mounting brackets
sn/s/r o/s/r brake back plates in rusty condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear beam axle brackets corroded. †
rear brake backing plates corroded.
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear beam axle brackets corroded. †
rear brake backing plates corroded.
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L555 VEG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,414 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 L555 VEG, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L555 VEG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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