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YDX 381L

1972 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,647 mi
Last recorded41,647 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDX 381L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,647 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 41,601 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside seatbelt catch condition

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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YDX 381L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDX 381L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YDX 381L?

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What year was YDX 381L registered?

YDX 381L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is YDX 381L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDX 381L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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