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YOU 296J

1971 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,571 mi
Last recorded1,571 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOU 296J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 1,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 1,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 1,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 1,539 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 1,533 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 1,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 1,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YOU 296J is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOU 296J, 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 55 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YOU 296J registered?

YOU 296J is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 29 January 1971.

Is YOU 296J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOU 296J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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