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FPV 180J

1997 Fiat 500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,363 mi
Last recorded25,363 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat 50062,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 180J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2008 25,363 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,150 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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FPV 180J is a 1997 Fiat 500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FPV 180J, 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 FPV 180J registered?

FPV 180J is a 1997 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is FPV 180J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 180J 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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