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EAT 857L

1972 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,702 mi
Last recorded34,702 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAT 857L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,590 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,416 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,436 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 31,436 miles

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

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

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

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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EAT 857L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAT 857L, 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 54 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 EAT 857L registered?

EAT 857L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is EAT 857L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAT 857L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAT 857L have outstanding finance?

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