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ENZ 292

1998 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,217 mi
Last recorded54,217 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat 50052,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENZ 292
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,929 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 53,927 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 53,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,531 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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ENZ 292 is a 1998 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ENZ 292, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENZ 292?

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What year was ENZ 292 registered?

ENZ 292 is a 1998 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is ENZ 292 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENZ 292 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ENZ 292 have outstanding finance?

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