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BJU 508T

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,449 mi
Last recorded77,449 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJU 508T
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vechile has been undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,392 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,689 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 76,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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BJU 508T is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 51,759 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 BJU 508T, 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 54 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 BJU 508T?

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What year was BJU 508T registered?

BJU 508T is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is BJU 508T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJU 508T shows 6 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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