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GOU 378K

1972 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

50,207 mi
Last recorded50,207 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500 L50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOU 378K
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,207 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,202 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Fail 1 Aug 2016 50,202 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,138 miles

front leaf spring corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear driveshaft oil seals weeping slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,099 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 49,940 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 49,940 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 49,766 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Gearbox rubber mountings worn . Gear linkage rubber worn.

NS headlamp slightly deteriorated.

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

Windscreen scored nad wiper blades noisey in operation.

Witness of tyre contact with arch.Good clearnce present during lock to lock check?

Fail 24 May 2011 49,704 miles

Engine/gearbox mountings worn.

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front tyres showing signs of contact with arch. Not found during lock to lock check.Good clearance present.

Gear linkage rubber bonded section deteriorated.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Wiper blades perished.[noisey]. Windscreen scored.

Pass 24 May 2011 49,704 miles

Engine/gearbox mountings worn.

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front tyres showing signs of contact with arch. Not found during lock to lock check.Good clearance present.

Gear linkage rubber bonded section deteriorated.

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

Wiper blades perished.[noisey]. Windscreen scored.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,676 miles

Gearbox rubber mounting broken.

Light damage to nsf tyre tread.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen scored.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 49,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Gearbox rubber mounting broken.

Light damage to nsf tyre tread.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen scored.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,163 miles

centre front floor rusty

front chassis rusting by leaf spring

oil leak

rear spring seats rusty

slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre front floor rusty

front chassis rusting by leaf spring

oil leak

rear spring seats rusty

slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 49,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn...

general body repairs noted...

o/s/f & o/s/r wheel rims distorted...

wipers smear...

Fail 3 Dec 2007 49,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s/f suspension bushes worn....

corrosion n/s/f with in 30 cm of steering componant, advise attension.....

floor panals spot welded ....

o/s/f , n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

suspect welding repairs noted....

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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GOU 378K is a 1972 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 50,202 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GOU 378K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GOU 378K is a 1972 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 16 June 1972.

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