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ORJ 13

1972 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,860 mi
Last recorded38,860 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORJ 13
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,860 miles

Front both axle king pins have slight play

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,610 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,510 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 37,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,239 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,908 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,634 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 36,634 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 36,145 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 36,141 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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ORJ 13 is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ORJ 13, 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

How do I check the history of ORJ 13?

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What year was ORJ 13 registered?

ORJ 13 is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is ORJ 13 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORJ 13 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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