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TGU 716L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 694cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,687 mi
Last recorded44,687 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 716L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine694cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,687 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,678 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking between tread

nearside front wheel arch has slight signs of rubbing from tyre

slight play in kingpin

Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,625 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 43,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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TGU 716L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 694cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TGU 716L, 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 TGU 716L?

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What year was TGU 716L registered?

TGU 716L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is TGU 716L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 716L 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.

Does TGU 716L have outstanding finance?

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