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FYY 339H

1997 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,598 mi
Last recorded21,598 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat 50062,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 339H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,598 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,571 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 21,570 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,500 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,500 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,483 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 21,483 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,243 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,895 miles

as origional test No323880917045

Fail 10 Jan 2007 20,895 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.Both rear tyres, outer walls are perished. †2.Slight flexing at steering box mounting area.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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FYY 339H is a 1997 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FYY 339H, 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.

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What year was FYY 339H registered?

FYY 339H is a 1997 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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