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FHH 79K

1997 Fiat 500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,323 mi
Last recorded78,323 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat 50062,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 79K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,323 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 78,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 76,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,869 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,888 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,128 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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FHH 79K is a 1997 Fiat 500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,218 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 FHH 79K, 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 29 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 FHH 79K registered?

FHH 79K is a 1997 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is FHH 79K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHH 79K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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