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EYV 703J

1971 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,885 mi
Last recorded76,885 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYV 703J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,885 miles

Slight play both front king pins.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,841 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 22 Sep 2016 76,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,669 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 76,662 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EYV 703J is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYV 703J, 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 EYV 703J?

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What year was EYV 703J registered?

EYV 703J is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is EYV 703J safe to buy?

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