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SNP 499L

1973 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,229 mi
Last recorded56,229 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Fiat 500L53,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNP 499L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 56,229 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 56,215 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 56,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,123 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,892 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 55,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive welding repairs carred out

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,539 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,539 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,763 miles

Corrosion on under sill and upper coil spring mounting areas ;Uuder side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Corrosion on under sill and upper coil spring mounting areas ;Uuder side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Nov 2009 53,095 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,095 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 52,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,479 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,269 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 52,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 52,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,082 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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SNP 499L is a 1973 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SNP 499L, 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 SNP 499L registered?

SNP 499L is a 1973 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is SNP 499L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNP 499L shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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