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PGC 970K

1998 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,305 mi
Last recorded44,305 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat 50052,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 970K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,479 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,547 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,245 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,867 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 39,550 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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PGC 970K is a 1998 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGC 970K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGC 970K registered?

PGC 970K is a 1998 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is PGC 970K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 970K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PGC 970K have outstanding finance?

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