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EAE 71K

1971 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,943 mi
Last recorded86,943 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAE 71K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,943 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,935 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,691 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,597 miles

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

Oil leak

slight roughness nearside rear wheel bearing

welded repairs to offside rear suspension arm

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,484 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes rubbing coil springs

offside rear suspension arm has a welded join

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,652 miles

ns seat belt angerage becoming rusted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 84,795 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 84,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 83,704 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,681 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,753 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 81,752 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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EAE 71K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EAE 71K, 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

How do I check the history of EAE 71K?

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What year was EAE 71K registered?

EAE 71K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is EAE 71K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAE 71K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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