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RSX 119J

1977 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,008 mi
Last recorded14,008 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 119J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,008 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 14,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,882 miles

Battery inscure. Spare tyre flat.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 13,882 miles

Battery inscure. Spare tyre flat.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,838 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 13,828 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak engine area

Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,578 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 13,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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RSX 119J is a 1977 Fiat 500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RSX 119J, 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 49 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 RSX 119J registered?

RSX 119J is a 1977 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 November 1977.

Is RSX 119J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSX 119J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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