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OUV 779L

1972 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,046 mi
Last recorded47,046 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUV 779L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 47,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 46,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak Gear oil ()

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,728 miles

Small engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,672 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,576 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,574 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2008 46,496 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,163 miles

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

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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OUV 779L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUV 779L, 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

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What year was OUV 779L registered?

OUV 779L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is OUV 779L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUV 779L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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