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L981 ECX

1993 Fiat Cinquecent

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecent68,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 ECX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 50,475 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 50,475 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,005 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,597 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 47,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 45,499 miles

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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L981 ECX is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecent in Green 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 L981 ECX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L981 ECX registered?

L981 ECX is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L981 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L981 ECX 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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