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OVB 802L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,660 mi
Last recorded61,660 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVB 802L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,537 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,317 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2013 61,042 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,901 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,882 miles

slight play front suspension

Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,850 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,300 miles

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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OVB 802L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVB 802L, 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 OVB 802L registered?

OVB 802L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is OVB 802L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVB 802L shows 12 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 OVB 802L have outstanding finance?

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