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BIG 2884

1972 Fiat 500

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,925 mi
Last recorded62,925 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2884
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,417 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 62,387 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high to high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working no side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working no tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working no stop lights (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 27 May 2015 60,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,557 miles

front panel rusty

nearside front lower suspension bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,379 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 59,287 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,287 miles

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

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

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,850 miles

all four tyres side wall cracking and tread

steering box worn and steering stiff to turn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all four tyres side wall cracking and tread

steering box worn and steering stiff to turn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,177 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread cracking

slight front panel flex when turnning steering wheel left to right on turn plates

slight play in offside and nearside front king pin units

steering box poss to tight

under floor sealing damaged pealing off

Fail 13 Oct 2009 58,165 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear brake low performance foot and hand

slight front panel flex when turnning steering wheel left to right on turn plates

slight play in offside and nearside front king pin units

steering box poss to tight

under floor sealing damaged pealing off

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,750 miles

no hazzzards . no rear seat belts , no o/s mirror . no rear fog . wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Oct 2008 57,749 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

no hazzzards . no rear seat belts , no o/s mirror . no rear fog . wiper blades poor

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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BIG 2884 is a 1972 Fiat 500 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 2884, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIG 2884 registered?

BIG 2884 is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 February 1972.

Is BIG 2884 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 2884 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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