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JHU 447L

1972 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,644 mi
Last recorded42,644 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500 L50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHU 447L
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,644 miles

ALL 4 Tyres have small cracks in threads

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 42,644 miles

ALL 4 Tyres have small cracks in threads

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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JHU 447L is a 1972 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 50,202 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 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHU 447L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHU 447L registered?

JHU 447L is a 1972 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is JHU 447L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHU 447L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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