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GHT 500K

1972 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,696 mi
Last recorded75,696 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHT 500K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,696 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Offside track rod end no noticeable locking device

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 74,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 72,596 miles

Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,133 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Jun 2008 65,969 miles

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

offside outer track rod end dust cover missing

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler

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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GHT 500K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 51,759 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 GHT 500K, 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 54 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHT 500K registered?

GHT 500K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 11 May 1972.

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