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TNK 218J

1970 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,362 mi
Last recorded48,362 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNK 218J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,362 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 48,362 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 48,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,363 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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TNK 218J is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,757 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 TNK 218J, 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 56 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 TNK 218J registered?

TNK 218J is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 December 1970.

Is TNK 218J safe to buy?

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