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VUR 880J

1971 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,714 mi
Last recorded64,714 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 880J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,714 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,529 miles

nearside steering idler arm bushes worn

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 6 Jan 2014 64,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside steering idler arm bushes worn

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,491 miles

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

steering idler arm bush cracking and has slight play

Pass 7 May 2011 64,306 miles

slight play in front suspension

Pass 4 May 2010 64,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 8 May 2009 63,806 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 5 May 2009 63,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in nearside front steering idler

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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VUR 880J is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 VUR 880J, 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 55 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 VUR 880J registered?

VUR 880J is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is VUR 880J safe to buy?

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