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RDT 239L

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,474 mi
Last recorded53,474 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDT 239L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,420 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing n/s gear box mounting cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,646 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,642 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,582 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,831 miles

both front0 tyze have hairline cracks slight play in both front wheel bearings slight lift in both fron t kingpins

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,951 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing age cracks

Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,624 miles

advise near side and off side king pins have slight lift and play on same

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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RDT 239L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RDT 239L, 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 RDT 239L registered?

RDT 239L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is RDT 239L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDT 239L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RDT 239L have outstanding finance?

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