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JMB 500L

1972 Fiat 500 L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,489 mi
Last recorded9,489 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500 L50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 500L
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,489 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 9,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 9,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,400 miles

slight play in front hubs

Pass 7 Apr 2014 9,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,140 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 9,140 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,016 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 8,930 miles

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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JMB 500L is a 1972 Fiat 500 L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMB 500L, 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 JMB 500L registered?

JMB 500L is a 1972 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is JMB 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMB 500L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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