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M253 LBA

1994 Fiat Cinquecent

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,625 mi
Last recorded67,625 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecent65,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 LBA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 67,625 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 63,900 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 63,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 56,997 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 56,997 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M253 LBA is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecent 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 Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,484 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 M253 LBA, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M253 LBA registered?

M253 LBA is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M253 LBA safe to buy?

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