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JBY 492J

1971 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 4995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,195 mi
Last recorded40,195 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 492J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,972 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 39,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,948 miles

n/s/r tyre split on sid wall

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,740 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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JBY 492J is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 4,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JBY 492J, 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

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What year was JBY 492J registered?

JBY 492J is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is JBY 492J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 492J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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