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68 JA

1998 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,251 mi
Last recorded23,251 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat 50052,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 JA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,251 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 23,251 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,958 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,770 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 22,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,559 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,379 miles

screen washer pump leaks.

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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68 JA is a 1998 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 52,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 68 JA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 68 JA registered?

68 JA is a 1998 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is 68 JA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 68 JA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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