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BGC 188G

1986 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,710 mi
Last recorded62,710 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 188G
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,710 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,851 miles

nearside front seat belt slightly deteriorated

nearside rear coil spring not quite seated in lower spring seat correctly

Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,851 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front seat belt slightly deteriorated

nearside rear coil spring not quite seated in lower spring seat correctly

Pass 22 Jan 2012 61,226 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 6,122 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2011 61,212 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2010 61,181 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2008 61,165 miles

front brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2007 61,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 61,015 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 61,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 60,933 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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BGC 188G is a 1986 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Fiat 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGC 188G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 40 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGC 188G registered?

BGC 188G is a 1986 Fiat 500L, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is BGC 188G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 188G shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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