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OUV 781L

1972 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,537 mi
Last recorded44,537 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUV 781L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,537 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,542 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 44,526 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,526 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,515 miles

Chassis are slightly corroded. †Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front number plate is cracked but secure.

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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OUV 781L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OUV 781L, 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 OUV 781L?

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What year was OUV 781L registered?

OUV 781L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is OUV 781L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUV 781L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUV 781L have outstanding finance?

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