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PRF 100L

1972 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,931 mi
Last recorded41,931 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRF 100L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 41,931 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin/bush has play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin/bush has play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering idler pin/bush

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 41,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin/bush has play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin/bush has play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering idler pin/bush

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,915 miles

Nearside Front king pin play

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front king pin play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

engine oil level low

Fail 21 Jul 2022 41,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front king pin play

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front king pin play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,864 miles

Nearside Front steering kingpin worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering kingpin worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering idler

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,842 miles

Nearside Front play in king pin

Nearside Slight play in steering idler

Offside Front play in king pin

Pass 6 Apr 2019 41,730 miles

Nearside Front king pin has play

Offside Front king pin has ply

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,637 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,533 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play kingpins (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel pipe into engine bay poorly routed and no grommet through body

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,931 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,723 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,269 miles

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

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

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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PRF 100L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PRF 100L, 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 PRF 100L registered?

PRF 100L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is PRF 100L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRF 100L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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