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NYX 340L

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,013 mi
Last recorded51,013 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYX 340L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,013 miles

rust patches

slight noise on front bearings

Fail 23 Aug 2017 51,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported fuse box under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust patches

slight noise on front bearings

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,939 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to fuel pipes

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering idler

slight play in rear outer c/v joints

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,938 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated

offside front door pillar corroded around lower door hinge

offside rear inner wing corroded

play in steering idler

underside of car and all components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2008 50,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front door pillar corroded around lower door hinge

offside rear inner wing corroded

play in steering idler

underside of car and all components corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 50,934 miles

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

Front Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front door pillar corroded around lower door hinge

offside rear inner wing corroded

play in nearside rear outer driveshaft joint

play in steering idler

underside of car and all components corroded

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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NYX 340L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NYX 340L, 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 NYX 340L registered?

NYX 340L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 December 1972.

Is NYX 340L safe to buy?

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