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GJN 800L

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,853 mi
Last recorded42,853 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJN 800L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,745 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 42,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front nearside king pin has slight play

front offside king pin has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 42,658 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 42,651 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 42,606 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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GJN 800L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJN 800L, 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 GJN 800L registered?

GJN 800L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 December 1972.

Is GJN 800L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJN 800L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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