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MBJ 427K

1971 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,373 mi
Last recorded45,373 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBJ 427K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,373 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,358 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 45,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,315 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,315 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 45,190 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 45,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,956 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 44,544 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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MBJ 427K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 MBJ 427K, 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 55 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 MBJ 427K?

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What year was MBJ 427K registered?

MBJ 427K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 26 November 1971.

Is MBJ 427K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBJ 427K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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