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RUF 949M

1997 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,623 mi
Last recorded5,623 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat 50062,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 949M
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 5,623 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 5,623 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2014 5,513 miles

Front and Rear number plates tempoary fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 5,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear number plates tempoary fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2014 5,512 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

nearside side repeater not working

Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,462 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 5,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 5,299 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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RUF 949M is a 1997 Fiat 500 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,218 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 RUF 949M, 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 29 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 RUF 949M registered?

RUF 949M is a 1997 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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