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OFC 243H

1970 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,465 mi
Last recorded48,465 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFC 243H
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,180 miles

freeplay in both front and nearside rear wheel bearings

lift in offside king pin

Pass 27 May 2011 48,166 miles

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 May 2011 48,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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OFC 243H is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFC 243H, 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 56 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFC 243H registered?

OFC 243H is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is OFC 243H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFC 243H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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