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VTW 208L

1972 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,297 mi
Last recorded72,297 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTW 208L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 72,297 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,279 miles

front flexis perishing

general underbody corrosion

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 5 Jun 2010 72,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension shows age/wear

both front flexi hoses perished(may need replacing soon)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,103 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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VTW 208L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in White with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTW 208L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VTW 208L?

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What year was VTW 208L registered?

VTW 208L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is VTW 208L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTW 208L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VTW 208L have outstanding finance?

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