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2198 EL

1959 Fiat 500

Cream Petrol 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,247 mi
Last recorded26,247 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

Registration2198 EL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1959
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 26,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,181 miles

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

nearside headlamp on upper limit not adjusting

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,158 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 30 Apr 2010 26,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,949 miles

inbalance on front brake near limit recomend attension soon

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,841 miles

n/s/f brake sticky lower than o/s/f n/s 102 o/s 185,

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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2198 EL is a 1959 Fiat 500 in Cream with a 479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 2198 EL, 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 67 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 2198 EL?

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What year was 2198 EL registered?

2198 EL is a 1959 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 1959.

Is 2198 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2198 EL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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