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VJO 308K

1972 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,233 mi
Last recorded5,233 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJO 308K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 5,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 5,219 miles

Front suspension stiff

Rear grooves worn in tyres

Fail 9 Jun 2016 5,219 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front suspension stiff

Rear grooves worn in tyres

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 May 2016 5,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 5,157 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 4,307 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 3,032 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,610 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,265 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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VJO 308K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJO 308K, 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.

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What year was VJO 308K registered?

VJO 308K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is VJO 308K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJO 308K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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