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PGC 975K

1998 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,247 mi
Last recorded5,247 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat 500L73,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 975K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 5,247 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 5,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,566 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,334 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,107 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,273 miles

As per original VT32 test # 303799747214

Fail 6 Sep 2007 53,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to OSF floorpan - repaired inside

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 May 2007 53,191 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PGC 975K is a 1998 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 73,693 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGC 975K, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGC 975K registered?

PGC 975K is a 1998 Fiat 500L, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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