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HMX 475K

1971 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,673 mi
Last recorded64,673 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMX 475K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,673 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,510 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6 to 2mm.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 64,510 miles

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

both rear tyres on 1.6 to 2mm.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,883 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,325 miles

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

corossion n/s rear inner wheel arch

Fail 24 Jan 2013 63,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corossion n/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,778 miles

pedal spongy req new front shoes

Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,778 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

h/b travel

osf brake binding

osr H/brake low effort

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,444 miles

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

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

underside vehicle extensive welding repairs then heavy underseal.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 62,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

underside vehicle extensive welding repairs then heavy underseal.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s steering arm has play in ball joint

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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HMX 475K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Red with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 HMX 475K, 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 55 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 HMX 475K?

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What year was HMX 475K registered?

HMX 475K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is HMX 475K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMX 475K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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