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TEN 531L

1972 Fiat 500L

Cream Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,956 mi
Last recorded44,956 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEN 531L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 44,956 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

emissionsnot tested (pre 1975 )

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,953 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 44,953 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose inner and outer (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose inner and outer (2.2.B.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,942 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,923 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,708 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,698 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

alternator light flickering and lights dim

poor beam pattern

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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TEN 531L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Cream with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 51,759 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 TEN 531L, 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 54 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 TEN 531L registered?

TEN 531L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is TEN 531L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEN 531L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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