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GVG 292K

1997 Fiat 500L

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,922 mi
Last recorded80,922 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 292K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Imported Vehicle with No Seatbelt Provision made at Manufacture (Original design characteristic)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,367 miles

Does not have driver or front passenger Seat belts fitted but is original design characteristic.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at front underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,935 miles

both rear inner sills and floors areas badly rusting

front panel badly rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,706 miles

both outer sills and floors badly rusting

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,660 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 67,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,945 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 61,172 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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GVG 292K is a 1997 Fiat 500L in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GVG 292K, 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 29 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVG 292K registered?

GVG 292K is a 1997 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is GVG 292K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVG 292K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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