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OPR 204J

1971 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPR 204J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,517 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 98,517 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 98,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,766 miles

corrosion appearing n/s/f outer sill & floor.

front leaf spring on weak side.

Pass 3 May 2022 97,410 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 97,405 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 97,137 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 97,137 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,308 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 95,308 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 94,504 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 94,487 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,929 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 93,929 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 92,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 91,380 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 91,379 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 91,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 90,064 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 90,059 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

excessive corrosion to both rear lower quarter panels,rear crossmember-engine mount,sunroof mounts-roof area

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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OPR 204J is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 OPR 204J, 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 55 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 OPR 204J registered?

OPR 204J is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is OPR 204J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPR 204J shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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