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NUC 826L

1972 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,279 mi
Last recorded68,279 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUC 826L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 68,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 68,246 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,176 miles

Nearside Rear closing panel corroded

Offside Front Inner sill not seam welded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

very slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 68,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,864 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Holes corroded into front of o/side and n/side floor pans.

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 67,860 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Holes corroded into front of o/side and n/side floor pans.

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,756 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,659 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,175 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,143 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 66,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,248 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 62,248 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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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NUC 826L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NUC 826L, 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

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What year was NUC 826L registered?

NUC 826L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is NUC 826L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUC 826L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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