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NMV 425L

1972 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,690 mi
Last recorded38,690 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMV 425L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,690 miles

headlamp reflectors slight corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 38,689 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlamp reflectors slight corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,212 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2016 38,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,496 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,810 miles

all four tyres perished

both front suspension kingpins have slight play

gearbox bell housing bolt missing

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 16 Jun 2014 36,810 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all four tyres perished

both front suspension kingpins have slight play

gearbox bell housing bolt missing

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,103 miles

All four (4) tyres side wall cracks

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

Off side bell housing has bolt missing

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,849 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 33,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,658 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 33,587 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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NMV 425L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NMV 425L, 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

How do I check the history of NMV 425L?

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What year was NMV 425L registered?

NMV 425L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is NMV 425L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMV 425L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NMV 425L have outstanding finance?

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