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NPC 914L

1972 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,884 mi
Last recorded74,884 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500 L50,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPC 914L
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,884 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,736 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 74,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,160 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 74,160 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 74,149 miles

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

o/s r driveshaft bolt is missing, slight play in king pins

Fail 14 Jul 2007 74,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s r driveshaft bolt is missing, slight play in king pins

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,359 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 73,359 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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NPC 914L is a 1972 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 50,202 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPC 914L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPC 914L registered?

NPC 914L is a 1972 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is NPC 914L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPC 914L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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