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BSC 793L

1972 Fiat 500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,720 mi
Last recorded71,720 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSC 793L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,168 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 71,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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BSC 793L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BSC 793L, 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

How do I check the history of BSC 793L?

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What year was BSC 793L registered?

BSC 793L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is BSC 793L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSC 793L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BSC 793L have outstanding finance?

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