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AWD 170J

1970 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,757 mi
Last recorded49,757 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 170J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 49,737 miles

front brake hoses catching on lock to lock test

parking brake efficiency low

steering arm bush split

Fail 2 May 2019 49,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front brake hoses catching on lock to lock test

parking brake efficiency low

steering arm bush split

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,727 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

nearside steering idler arm bushes perished/cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2018 49,726 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

nearside steering drop/link arm bush perished/cracked

play noticed at steering wheel

both front brake hoses catching on bodywork on lock to lock

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,704 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 49,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,703 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working Both rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Underside vehicle corroded in places

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,694 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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AWD 170J is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,757 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 AWD 170J, 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 56 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AWD 170J registered?

AWD 170J is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 17 November 1970.

Is AWD 170J safe to buy?

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