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DRG 911C

1965 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,539 mi
Last recorded37,539 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1965 Fiat 50056,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRG 911C
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 37,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,122 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 37,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,850 miles

slight play in king pin bushes both sides

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,799 miles

ALL tyres deteriorated

slight play in both kingpin bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,696 miles

slight play in both front king pins

ALL tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,496 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 36,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,385 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,096 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 36,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,532 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 35,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

slight play on front offside and nearside stub pins

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,498 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 35,498 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 35,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,441 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 35,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,369 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 35,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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DRG 911C is a 1965 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DRG 911C, 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

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What year was DRG 911C registered?

DRG 911C is a 1965 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 August 1965.

Is DRG 911C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRG 911C shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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