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DBP 500L

1973 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,760 mi
Last recorded47,760 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1973 Fiat 500L53,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBP 500L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 47,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front valance corroded

offside door handle missing

offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front valance corroded

offside door handle missing

offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,464 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Slight play in OSF wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipes rusty

Slight play in OSF wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 43,557 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,319 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 43,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion at front under valance

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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DBP 500L is a 1973 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 53,874 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 DBP 500L, 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 53 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DBP 500L?

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What year was DBP 500L registered?

DBP 500L is a 1973 Fiat 500L, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is DBP 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBP 500L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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