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RBY 713K

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,112 mi
Last recorded32,112 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 713K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 32,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,473 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Inner Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear floor has slight surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2012 31,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Inner Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear floor has slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,459 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 31,445 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,376 miles

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

hand brake leaver has slight side to side movment

Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

hand brake leaver has slight side to side movment

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,024 miles

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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RBY 713K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RBY 713K, 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

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What year was RBY 713K registered?

RBY 713K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is RBY 713K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 713K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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