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BYX 748H

1970 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,703 mi
Last recorded59,703 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYX 748H
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 59,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,201 miles

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 22 May 2017 59,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no locking nut on n/s front lower shock

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 58,730 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no locking nut on n/s front lower shock

Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,730 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no locking nut on n/s front lower shock

rear flexible hosses have no retaining clips fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,708 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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BYX 748H is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BYX 748H, 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.

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What year was BYX 748H registered?

BYX 748H is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 27 April 1970.

Is BYX 748H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYX 748H shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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