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BAN 159G

1996 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,929 mi
Last recorded67,929 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 159G
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,929 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 67,894 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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BAN 159G is a 1996 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BAN 159G, 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 30 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAN 159G registered?

BAN 159G is a 1996 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is BAN 159G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAN 159G shows 2 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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