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JOU 727L

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,752 mi
Last recorded95,752 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOU 727L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 95,752 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,749 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 95,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2015 95,517 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 95,421 miles

front brake balance

headlamp patterns

indicators-audible warning only

Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,928 miles

front seatbacks do not secure in upright position

front/rear brake balance

left rear wheel bearing slight play

no indicator tell tale-audio only

rear inner driveshaft boots slight leak

slight brake pipe corrosion

Fail 13 May 2013 95,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front seat back dont secure in upright position

Indicator telltale light not working -but audioble click is heard

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear inner driveshaft boots slight leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,264 miles

headlamps dim

headlamps no pattern

indicator warning is audible only

left kingpin play

right washer not working

Fail 8 Jun 2012 95,264 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

headlamps dim

headlamps no pattern

indicator warning is audible only

left kingpin play

right washer not working

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,002 miles

audible warning for indicators only

headlamp patterns poor

left kingpin play

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,975 miles

baulk head at steering box mount- flexing

indicator telltale audible warning only

left front floor corroded

left front upper sill holed

left rear quarter panel filler

Fail 31 Jan 2008 94,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

baulk head at steering box mount flexing

indicator telltale not working-- audible warning only

left front floor corroded

left front upper sill holed

left rear quarter panel filler

right king pin play

Pass 24 Jan 2007 94,260 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 727L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 727L, 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

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What year was JOU 727L registered?

JOU 727L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is JOU 727L safe to buy?

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