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WEU 984L

1972 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

11,023 mi
Last recorded11,023 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 984L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 11,023 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 10,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 9,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 9,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 8,161 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 8,155 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 7,471 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 7,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 6,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 5,108 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 5,099 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 3,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 1,825 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 1,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 99,897 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 98,566 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 98,545 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

ALL dust covers on steering system are damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Diff Mounts Slightly Worn

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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WEU 984L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WEU 984L, 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

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What year was WEU 984L registered?

WEU 984L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is WEU 984L safe to buy?

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