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L690 SDY

1993 Fiat Cinquecent

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,950 mi
Last recorded72,950 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecent68,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL690 SDY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 72,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2009 72,882 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,390 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 71,389 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 64,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L690 SDY is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecent in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L690 SDY, 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 L690 SDY registered?

L690 SDY is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L690 SDY safe to buy?

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