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YHO 753J

1970 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHO 753J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm pitman (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel pipe chafing by fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached over rider (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,468 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,468 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

horn wiring fouling steering arms

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,446 miles

no vin plate on vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

no vin plate on vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,296 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 60,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 60,248 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine will not tick over to check emmisions

Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,013 miles

ADVISE Play in N/S rear Driveshaft

ADVISE Slight play in N/S front wheel bearing

ADVISE V-Slight play in N/S rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,126 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 59,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YHO 753J is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 YHO 753J, 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.

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What year was YHO 753J registered?

YHO 753J is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 22 December 1970.

Is YHO 753J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHO 753J shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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