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L850 FMJ

1993 Fiat Cinquecent

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,179 mi
Last recorded74,179 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecent68,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 FMJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,179 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 74,173 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 74,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside handbrake clevis pin missing

offside head light insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2007 68,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 68,769 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre perishing on inner and outer walls

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,006 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

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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L850 FMJ 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 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 L850 FMJ, 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 L850 FMJ registered?

L850 FMJ is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L850 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 FMJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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