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VTX 639S

1978 Fiat 500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,382 mi
Last recorded50,382 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTX 639S
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 50,382 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 50,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 50,380 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Electrical wiring insecure +ve battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery poorly secured

front & rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre perished & split

spare tyre flat

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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VTX 639S is a 1978 Fiat 500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 VTX 639S, 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 48 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTX 639S registered?

VTX 639S is a 1978 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is VTX 639S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTX 639S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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