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FFH 816K

1971 Fiat 500L

Pink Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,016 mi
Last recorded41,016 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFH 816K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,016 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 41,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x4 (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in front king pins - requires attention

Pass 10 Aug 2013
Fail 29 Jul 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

generator lamp on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,975 miles

some play front king pins

Pass 30 Jul 2011 40,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive under body repairs

some noise nearside front wheel bearing

some play both front king pins/bushes

Fail 30 Jul 2011 40,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive under body repairs

some noise nearside front wheel bearing

some play both front king pins/bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some corrosion front brake pipes

some play in both front king pins

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,810 miles

some corrosion front brake pipes

some play in both front king pins

Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

some play both front kig pins/bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 40,601 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)

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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FFH 816K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Pink with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FFH 816K, 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.

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What year was FFH 816K registered?

FFH 816K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 6 September 1971.

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