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JYY 100J

1998 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,495 mi
Last recorded31,495 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat 50052,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 100J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,495 miles

Offside Front King Pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracked along the outer sidewall. No cords vivisble

Fail 3 Aug 2015 31,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mounting rubbers (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area near rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front King Pin has slight play

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area near rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracked along the outer sidewall. No cords vivisble

Pass 16 May 2014 30,626 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 30,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,076 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,349 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 27,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,187 miles

both inner cv gaiters split

Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,008 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

O/S/F underbody has slight damage

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,008 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

O/S/F underbody has slight damage

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,568 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,736 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 23,736 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R INDICATOR LENS FADED.

WEAR IN BOTH KINGPINS.

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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JYY 100J is a 1998 Fiat 500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 52,278 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 JYY 100J, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYY 100J registered?

JYY 100J is a 1998 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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