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TEX 762L

1972 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,949 mi
Last recorded28,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEX 762L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 28,949 miles

Offside Front slight play o/s front trunion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,881 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,881 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,881 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,854 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres walls cracked

n/s inner rear arch corroded

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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TEX 762L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TEX 762L, 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

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What year was TEX 762L registered?

TEX 762L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is TEX 762L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEX 762L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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