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617 LUO

1971 Fiat 500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,553 mi
Last recorded72,553 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration617 LUO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2014 72,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 72,553 miles

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

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

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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617 LUO is a 1971 Fiat 500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 52,030 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 617 LUO, 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 55 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 617 LUO?

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What year was 617 LUO registered?

617 LUO is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 January 1971.

Is 617 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 617 LUO 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.

Does 617 LUO have outstanding finance?

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