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ABW 319K

1971 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139 mi
Last recorded139 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 319K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 139 miles

slight play in both front trunions

Pass 13 Mar 2014
Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel hoses on fuel pump perishing

offside front top fulkrum pin / bushhas slight wear

slight difference in front brake application

slight difference in rear brake application

track rod ends grease boots split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front wheel bearing starting to show wear

Fail 20 Mar 2010 9,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front wheel bearing starting to show wear

Pass 8 Feb 2007 8,208 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 8,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wear in steering kingpins. †Suspension bushes throughout perished. †Steel brake pipes highly suspect, corrosion evident, covered by mud then excessive underseal.

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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ABW 319K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 ABW 319K, 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 55 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 319K registered?

ABW 319K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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