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RUV 420L

1973 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,497 mi
Last recorded52,497 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Fiat 500L53,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUV 420L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 52,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,180 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 45,559 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,436 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 45,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 45,218 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,218 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 44,292 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 44,290 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 44,230 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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RUV 420L is a 1973 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUV 420L, 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

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What year was RUV 420L registered?

RUV 420L is a 1973 Fiat 500L, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is RUV 420L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUV 420L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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