MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front slight knocking noise on steering lock to lock check
Front slight movement in steering box shaft / on steering lock to lock check
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
noise on n/s/r wheel when rotated
Slight play in steering box
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight play in steering box
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside and offside headlights out of focus.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of HOT 878L?
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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.
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