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JYJ 159N

1992 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,458 mi
Last recorded44,458 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Fiat 50024,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 159N
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,458 miles

corrotion to under side of body

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,247 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of deterioration

Both headlamp patterns poor

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 44,247 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres showing signs of deterioration

Both headlamp patterns poor

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,816 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,816 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,600 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 37,548 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 37,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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JYJ 159N is a 1992 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 24,726 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 JYJ 159N, 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 34 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYJ 159N registered?

JYJ 159N is a 1992 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is JYJ 159N safe to buy?

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