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GAP 460L

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,507 mi
Last recorded48,507 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAP 460L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,507 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 47,991 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 47,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder leaking bottom pipe of 2 leaking under brake pressure (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2018 47,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder leaking bottom pipe of 2 leaking under brake pressure (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,612 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in near side front wheel bearing

slight movement in steering idler

Fail 19 Feb 2016 47,604 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

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

slight movement in steering idler

Pass 3 May 2014 47,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 46,531 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,850 miles

front leaf spring corroded between leafs

Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front leaf spring corroded between leafs

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,862 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,031 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight bearing noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,011 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings sound dry

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,147 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,509 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 40,509 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,267 miles

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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GAP 460L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GAP 460L, 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.

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What year was GAP 460L registered?

GAP 460L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is GAP 460L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAP 460L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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