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OUU 316L

1972 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,769 mi
Last recorded59,769 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUU 316L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,552 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 59,521 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

head light defectors fitted

n/s rear slightly slow

slight play kin pins & bushes

Fail 22 Jul 2014 58,335 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

head light defectors fitted

slight play kin pins & bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,430 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,300 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,996 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,074 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wheel bearing worn

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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OUU 316L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUU 316L, 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 OUU 316L?

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What year was OUU 316L registered?

OUU 316L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is OUU 316L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUU 316L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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