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DBW 590K

1971 Fiat 850

Yellow Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,828 mi
Last recorded71,828 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Fiat 85060,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBW 590K
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,828 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,530 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 70,999 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 70,949 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

water pump drive belt missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,949 miles

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

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

water pump drive belt missing

Pass 8 May 2006 70,930 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering idler.

How Reliable is the Fiat 850?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Stop lamp not working 18
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DBW 590K is a 1971 Fiat 850 in Yellow with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 60,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBW 590K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBW 590K registered?

DBW 590K is a 1971 Fiat 850, first registered on 4 November 1971.

Is DBW 590K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBW 590K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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