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OUR 317L

1972 Fiat 850

Green Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,951 mi
Last recorded48,951 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUR 317L
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 48,951 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both sides front kinpins

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,575 miles

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

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

mainbeam t/t not working

Fail 22 May 2012 48,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

mainbeam t/t not working

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,333 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,153 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 47,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,549 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 850?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Stop lamp not working 18
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OUR 317L is a 1972 Fiat 850 in Green with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Fiat 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUR 317L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OUR 317L registered?

OUR 317L is a 1972 Fiat 850, first registered on 30 June 1972.

Is OUR 317L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUR 317L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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