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TLD 638M

1973 Fiat 500L

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,970 mi
Last recorded28,970 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Fiat 500L53,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLD 638M
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,970 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 29,017 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,027 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,642 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,113 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

severoll corrosion build up under nith

Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,007 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,258 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,950 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,390 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,512 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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TLD 638M is a 1973 Fiat 500L in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLD 638M, 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

How do I check the history of TLD 638M?

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What year was TLD 638M registered?

TLD 638M is a 1973 Fiat 500L, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is TLD 638M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLD 638M shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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