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SJY 556L

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,322 mi
Last recorded41,322 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJY 556L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,322 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 41,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 556L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 556L, 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

How do I check the history of SJY 556L?

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What year was SJY 556L registered?

SJY 556L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 1972.

Is SJY 556L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJY 556L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJY 556L have outstanding finance?

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