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FJU 55L

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,299 mi
Last recorded4,299 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJU 55L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 4,299 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering idler has slight play in bush

Fail 25 Apr 2018 4,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering idler has slight play in bush

Pass 24 Apr 2017 3,763 miles

n/s steering idler sligjhtly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2016 3,291 miles

off side front inner rim damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 2,738 miles

front transverse spring rather week

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2014 1,875 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2013 851 miles

slight play in near side wheel bearing

slight play in off side king pin

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,344 miles

corrosion starting oboth rear spring locations andoff side centre bracing member

play in off side rear handbrake lever

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

small seep from steering box

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 98,784 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 98,705 miles

reserve travel on handbrake low

Pass 30 Apr 2007 98,560 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 98,429 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 98,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FJU 55L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FJU 55L, 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 FJU 55L registered?

FJU 55L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 October 1972.

Is FJU 55L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJU 55L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJU 55L have outstanding finance?

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