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FOX 936L

1972 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,584 mi
Last recorded54,584 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOX 936L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,584 miles

slight play both king pins

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,457 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,370 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,059 miles

Oil leak

oil leak steering box

Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

oil leak steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 52,567 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

both headlamp patterns weak

n/s/r drive shaft bolts loose

previous welding repairs carried out to various prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,567 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamp patterns weak

n/s/r drive shaft bolts loose

previous welding repairs carried out to various prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,356 miles

hls-lhd pattern/taped

slight noise n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,772 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 50,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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FOX 936L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 FOX 936L, 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 FOX 936L registered?

FOX 936L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 December 1972.

Is FOX 936L safe to buy?

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