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BGT 597H

1970 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,907 mi
Last recorded28,907 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 597H
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 28,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 125/12 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre starting to perish....no cords visable

Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,836 miles

n/s/front slight lift king pin

o/s/rear tyre wall cracked no defect visible

Fail 9 Aug 2011 28,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre wall has deep cracks outer wall no cords visible or bulges

slight play n/s/f king pin

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,534 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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BGT 597H is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGT 597H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGT 597H registered?

BGT 597H is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 July 1970.

Is BGT 597H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGT 597H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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