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OYH 991L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,700 mi
Last recorded19,700 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 991L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 19,700 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,340 miles

slight lift in steering box shaft

Fail 31 Mar 2015 19,340 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight lift in steering box shaft

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,286 miles

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

slight lift in steering box pinion shaft

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,261 miles

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

rear brakes release slightly uneven

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight vertical movement in steering box pinion shaft

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,248 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in steering box shaft

steering idler bushes creaking when steering is turned

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,228 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

steering box has slight up & down movement on shaft

steerint idler bushes creak when steering is turned

Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,184 miles

n/s/f kingpin worn slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2010 19,182 miles

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

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

n/s/f kingpin worn slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,114 miles

both rear shock absorber rubbers perished

n/s/f king pin has slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2009 19,114 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear shock absorber rubbers perished

n/s/f king pin has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,112 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/s/f king pin.

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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OYH 991L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYH 991L, 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 OYH 991L registered?

OYH 991L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is OYH 991L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYH 991L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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