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JOU 697L

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,161 mi
Last recorded45,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOU 697L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,161 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 45,161 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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JOU 697L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JOU 697L, 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

How do I check the history of JOU 697L?

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What year was JOU 697L registered?

JOU 697L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is JOU 697L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOU 697L 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.

Does JOU 697L have outstanding finance?

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