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GCV 438D

1966 Fiat 500

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,989 mi
Last recorded4,989 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1966 Fiat 50044,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCV 438D
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 4,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 4,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 4,355 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 3,980 miles

brakes pull slightly to left

Fail 16 Dec 2015 3,976 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 3,701 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE ARE CRACKING

Pass 14 Aug 2013 2,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 1,944 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 1,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69 miles

nearside rear tyre wall is cracking up

Pass 17 Aug 2010 9 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 5 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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GCV 438D is a 1966 Fiat 500 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 44,916 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 GCV 438D, 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 60 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 GCV 438D registered?

GCV 438D is a 1966 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 July 1966.

Is GCV 438D safe to buy?

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