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DAD 689C

1965 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,311 mi
Last recorded60,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1965 Fiat 50056,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 689C
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 60,311 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,275 miles

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

nearside rear outer driveshaft coupling/joint worn

Pass 14 May 2013 60,259 miles

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

nearside rear outer driveshaft coupling badly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,254 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer driveshaft coupling badly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,229 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,148 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 60,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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DAD 689C is a 1965 Fiat 500 in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1965 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 56,298 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 DAD 689C, 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 61 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 DAD 689C?

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What year was DAD 689C registered?

DAD 689C is a 1965 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 January 1965.

Is DAD 689C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 689C shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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