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FGJ 39J

1970 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,554 mi
Last recorded65,554 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 39J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,554 miles

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

slight play in n/side front king pin

Pass 27 May 2008 65,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/side front king pin

Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,166 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight damage to n/side front road wheel

slight play in n/side front king pin

Fail 18 Apr 2007 65,166 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight damage to n/side front road wheel

slight play in n/side front king pin

Pass 6 Sep 2005 64,383 miles

both front wheel bearings very slightly noisey

poor wiper clearing action

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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FGJ 39J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,966 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 FGJ 39J, 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 56 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGJ 39J registered?

FGJ 39J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is FGJ 39J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGJ 39J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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