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YAA 197J

1970 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,614 mi
Last recorded11,614 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAA 197J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,614 miles

centre underfloor area corroded

front nearside floorpan corroded

rear offside handbrake slightly low efficiency

rear offside wheel bearing slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2013 11,592 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

centre underfloor area corroded

front nearside floorpan corroded

rear offside wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 May 2012 11,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front of floor corroded outside of 30 cms

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 18 May 2012 11,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front of floor corroded outside of 30 cms

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 8 Apr 2011

f/o/s floorpan area corroded

front brake hoses needs resseting

rear shafts inner c/v boots split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 9,309 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 7,020 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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YAA 197J is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAA 197J, 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 YAA 197J registered?

YAA 197J is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 18 November 1970.

Is YAA 197J safe to buy?

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