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MLT 280L

1972 Fiat 500L

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,040 mi
Last recorded7,040 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLT 280L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 7,040 miles

Brake performance just meeting minimum requirements.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 70,400 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,356 miles

Front nearside and offside wheel bearings slight noise

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear suspension arm heavily underseald

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlamp patterns poor

screen wash slow to pump up

Fail 15 Jul 2016 70,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front nearside and offside wheel bearings slight noise

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear suspension arm heavily underseald

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlamp patterns poor

screen wash slow to pump up

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,251 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 70,118 miles

Front No.plate damaged.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,065 miles

Corrosion to underside & welding repairs undersealed.

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front No.plate cracked.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 70,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Corrosion to underside & welding repairs undersealed.

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front No.plate cracked.

Fail 18 May 2013 70,062 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 69,913 miles

underside of vehicle previously repaired and heavily undersealed inclding brake pipes and suspension components - unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,906 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 69,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,634 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 69,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,491 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MLT 280L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MLT 280L, 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 MLT 280L registered?

MLT 280L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is MLT 280L safe to buy?

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