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VNJ 998H

1970 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,611 mi
Last recorded52,611 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNJ 998H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,611 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

play in king pins

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,612 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,824 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,931 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 47,931 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,431 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,431 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 45,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 45,459 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,800 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING

Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,076 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE INNER WING GROMITS.

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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VNJ 998H is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,966 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 VNJ 998H, 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 56 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VNJ 998H?

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What year was VNJ 998H registered?

VNJ 998H is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is VNJ 998H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNJ 998H shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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