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HOT 878L

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 878L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,599 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 79,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,596 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 79,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes imbalanced (drums) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness excess play at steering wheel (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,580 miles

Front slight knocking noise on steering lock to lock check

Front slight movement in steering box shaft / on steering lock to lock check

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,576 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 79,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

noise on n/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,575 miles

Slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Jun 2013 79,575 miles

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,561 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 79,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 79,514 miles

Nearside and offside headlights out of focus.

Fail 12 May 2011 79,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 878L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HOT 878L, 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 878L registered?

HOT 878L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is HOT 878L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOT 878L shows 15 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.

Does HOT 878L have outstanding finance?

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