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CPE 455H

1970 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,898 mi
Last recorded77,898 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 455H
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 77,898 miles

body work generally corroded

extensive welding repairs to the under body ,patches on patches

front and rear brake imbalance

fuel pipe is corroded

lights are dull

long foot brake travel

nearside and offside outer sills holed

nearside rear bumper iron insecure

rear tyres are perished and cracking badly

seat belt buckles corroded but working to release the belts

nearside front brake hose is perished cracking

Fail 10 May 2017 77,898 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure under front bumper (1.9.2a)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts as marked (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all tyres are perishing

body work general appearance rusty

both headlight ,and rear number plate light are dull

extensive welding repairs to the under body/patches on patches

nearside front wheel cylinder area is damp

nearside outer sill corroded /holed

nearside rear bumper iron loose /insecure

Pass 10 May 2006 77,690 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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CPE 455H is a 1970 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CPE 455H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPE 455H registered?

CPE 455H is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 19 May 1970.

Is CPE 455H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPE 455H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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