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ARP 617J

1981 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 617J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,066 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,812 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 98,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 612,928 miles

noise from gearbox area

Fail 22 Aug 2012 612,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from gearbox area

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 98,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,162 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 98,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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ARP 617J is a 1981 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ARP 617J, 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 45 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 ARP 617J?

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What year was ARP 617J registered?

ARP 617J is a 1981 Fiat 500L, first registered on 16 November 1981.

Is ARP 617J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARP 617J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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