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YFA 291K

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,789 mi
Last recorded28,789 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFA 291K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 28,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,768 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,727 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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YFA 291K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFA 291K, 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

How do I check the history of YFA 291K?

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What year was YFA 291K registered?

YFA 291K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 22 March 1972.

Is YFA 291K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFA 291K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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