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NMH 59L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMH 59L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2016 80,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,763 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 79,762 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 79,621 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 79,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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NMH 59L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMH 59L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NMH 59L?

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What year was NMH 59L registered?

NMH 59L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 1972.

Is NMH 59L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMH 59L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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