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YBP 985L

1972 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,542 mi
Last recorded63,542 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBP 985L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,542 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 63,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,501 miles

Slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,428 miles

Slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Mar 2013 63,427 miles

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

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

Slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,372 miles

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

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,163 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,764 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 62,428 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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YBP 985L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YBP 985L, 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 YBP 985L registered?

YBP 985L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 13 September 1972.

Is YBP 985L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBP 985L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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