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AHY 243J

1971 Fiat 500L

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,364 mi
Last recorded10,364 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHY 243J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 10,358 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 7,128 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,935 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 5,304 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 5,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 1,885 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 1,883 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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AHY 243J is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AHY 243J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AHY 243J?

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What year was AHY 243J registered?

AHY 243J is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is AHY 243J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHY 243J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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