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LJJ 495K

1972 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,358 mi
Last recorded17,358 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJJ 495K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 17,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside front wing corroded

offside rear wing corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2021 17,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier panel corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside front wing corroded

offside rear wing corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 17,329 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,312 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 17,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

corrosion to boot floor

slight play in nearside king pin bush

Pass 20 May 2015 17,303 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 16,627 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,278 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 14,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,508 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,567 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 12,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,717 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,904 miles

Front brake imbalance 20% Requires attention

Pass 30 Sep 2005 10,273 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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LJJ 495K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LJJ 495K, 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.

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What year was LJJ 495K registered?

LJJ 495K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 24 May 1972.

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