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GGF 79J

1971 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,820 mi
Last recorded41,820 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGF 79J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 41,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,502 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 41,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2011 41,461 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,125 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,125 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,446 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,446 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,444 miles

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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GGF 79J is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GGF 79J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGF 79J registered?

GGF 79J is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 June 1971.

Is GGF 79J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGF 79J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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