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OPC 444L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,986 mi
Last recorded63,986 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 444L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 63,986 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 63,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing front nut missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2012 63,985 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 63,983 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 63,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,934 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both nearside tyres wearing on outer edge

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaitor perishing slightly

various little oil seeps

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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OPC 444L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPC 444L, 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

How do I check the history of OPC 444L?

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What year was OPC 444L registered?

OPC 444L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 1972.

Is OPC 444L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPC 444L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPC 444L have outstanding finance?

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