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BGC 394G

1998 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,515 mi
Last recorded52,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat 50052,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 394G
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 52,515 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight play.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front King pin has slight play.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,511 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight play.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front King pin has slight play.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,507 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,469 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,357 miles

Nearside Front door hinge slight wear

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,316 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,316 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 52,241 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 52,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,058 miles

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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BGC 394G is a 1998 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BGC 394G, 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 BGC 394G registered?

BGC 394G is a 1998 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is BGC 394G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 394G shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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