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PPP 271L

1973 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,164 mi
Last recorded81,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Fiat 500L53,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPP 271L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,164 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,104 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 80,353 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 80,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight wear in n/s&o/s kingpin lower bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2006 79,986 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 79,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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PPP 271L is a 1973 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 53,874 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPP 271L, 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 53 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPP 271L registered?

PPP 271L is a 1973 Fiat 500L, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is PPP 271L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPP 271L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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