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RUD 551L

1973 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,505 mi
Last recorded78,505 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1973 Fiat 500L53,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUD 551L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 78,505 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 77,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 77,983 miles

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

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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RUD 551L is a 1973 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUD 551L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUD 551L?

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What year was RUD 551L registered?

RUD 551L is a 1973 Fiat 500L, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is RUD 551L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUD 551L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUD 551L have outstanding finance?

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