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RFC 872J

1970 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12 mi
Last recorded12 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 872J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 12 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 May 2017 12 miles

Braking system leaking flexi pipes left loose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 2,009 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 2,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RFC 872J is a 1970 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,757 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 RFC 872J, 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 56 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 RFC 872J registered?

RFC 872J is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 December 1970.

Is RFC 872J safe to buy?

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