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BRU 986L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,355 mi
Last recorded57,355 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 986L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,250 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 57,097 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 57,088 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 57,088 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 56,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 56,589 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,267 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,267 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,532 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 55,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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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BRU 986L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BRU 986L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRU 986L registered?

BRU 986L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is BRU 986L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 986L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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