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SJY 311L

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

69,286 mi
Last recorded69,286 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJY 311L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 69,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,116 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 69,116 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 68,993 miles

Both gearbox driveshaft oil seals are leaking and need to be renewed.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,993 miles

Both gearbox driveshaft oil seals are leaking and need to be renewed.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,770 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 68,769 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,694 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 68,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2005 67,949 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 67,917 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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SJY 311L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJY 311L, 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.

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What year was SJY 311L registered?

SJY 311L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 October 1972.

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