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HOT 863L

1972 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,924 mi
Last recorded58,924 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 863L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,924 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all 4 tyres cracked weathered

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure nut is not secure on bolt (2.4.B.7b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all 4 tyres cracked weathered

Fail 16 Sep 2016 58,573 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,082 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,905 miles

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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HOT 863L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HOT 863L, 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 HOT 863L registered?

HOT 863L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HOT 863L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOT 863L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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