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HBW 210L

1972 Fiat 500L

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,585 mi
Last recorded33,585 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 210L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 33,585 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front king pin has a small amount of play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,706 miles

slight play at offside front king pin

slight play at offside track rod end

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,332 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,391 miles

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

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

n/sf,n/sr,o/sf tyers cracked and aged

slight earth fault on rear lights

Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,518 miles

Front tyres perished on inner walls

Slight play on offside front king pin

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,443 miles

All tyres cracking slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,675 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 14,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,600 miles

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

corrosionto several parts of the vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2008 14,600 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

corrosionto several parts of the vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to several areas of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2006 8,384 miles

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

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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HBW 210L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBW 210L, 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

How do I check the history of HBW 210L?

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What year was HBW 210L registered?

HBW 210L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is HBW 210L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 210L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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