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HBL 183K

1972 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,200 mi
Last recorded10,200 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 183K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 10,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 9,961 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 9,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

engine cover fixed open (sharp edges)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,797 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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HBL 183K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HBL 183K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBL 183K registered?

HBL 183K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is HBL 183K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBL 183K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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