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GYY 230L

1990 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,343 mi
Last recorded62,343 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 230L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,116 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,933 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,714 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,068 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,068 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres walls cracked and perished (not to cord)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,828 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,328 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,328 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,045 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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GYY 230L is a 1990 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GYY 230L, 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 36 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYY 230L registered?

GYY 230L is a 1990 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is GYY 230L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 230L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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