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DRS 385K

1971 Fiat 500L

Orange Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 385K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,854 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,260 miles

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

head lamp beam deflectors fitted

under body wax oiled

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,985 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,985 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,743 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2015 68,281 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)

oil leak from rear drive shaft seals

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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DRS 385K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Orange with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRS 385K, 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 DRS 385K registered?

DRS 385K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is DRS 385K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 385K 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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