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CLJ 785L

1972 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,901 mi
Last recorded76,901 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLJ 785L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 76,901 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,893 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,884 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,865 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,837 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,819 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,633 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 76,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

vehicle vin number missing

Pass 2 May 2008 75,912 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 75,908 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 75,357 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 75,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 73,582 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipe concealed by chassis †

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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CLJ 785L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CLJ 785L, 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

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What year was CLJ 785L registered?

CLJ 785L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is CLJ 785L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLJ 785L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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