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DAD 545K

1971 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,983 mi
Last recorded58,983 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 545K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 58,497 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,938 miles

n/s/f tyre starting crack

o/s/f front king pin has slight lift

Fail 1 Jul 2008 57,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre starting crack

o/s/f front king pin has slight lift

Fail 2 Nov 2006 57,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

135 tyres on rear 125 tyres on front

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

corrosion tailgate hinge

corrosion throughout general underside and sills

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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DAD 545K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 DAD 545K, 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 55 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 DAD 545K registered?

DAD 545K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DAD 545K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 545K shows 6 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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