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OLR 395L

1972 Fiat 500L

Cream Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,719 mi
Last recorded80,719 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLR 395L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,369 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 80,089 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 80,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,190 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,411 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 74,430 miles

offside rear bearing slight play

Fail 4 Oct 2007 74,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

wear in nearside axle king pin

Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,864 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 73,864 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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OLR 395L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Cream with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLR 395L, 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

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What year was OLR 395L registered?

OLR 395L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is OLR 395L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLR 395L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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