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FAX 462K

1972 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,552 mi
Last recorded4,552 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 462K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 4,552 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 4,364 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Interfering with position lamps (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All Ball joints (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 4,073 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 4,064 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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FAX 462K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 51,759 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 FAX 462K, 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 54 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 FAX 462K registered?

FAX 462K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is FAX 462K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAX 462K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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