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YPX 816L

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,729 mi
Last recorded69,729 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPX 816L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 69,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

rear brake application uneven advise inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2012 69,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

rear brake application uneven advise inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,312 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,304 miles

change soon wipers

showing signs of rust front to rear under vehicle

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,279 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nsr osr suspension slighty rusty

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 27 Mar 2009 69,269 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 69,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YPX 816L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPX 816L, 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 YPX 816L?

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What year was YPX 816L registered?

YPX 816L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is YPX 816L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPX 816L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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