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ABW 722F

1973 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,909 mi
Last recorded34,909 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 722F
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 34,909 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 34,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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ABW 722F is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,142 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 ABW 722F, 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 53 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 ABW 722F?

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What year was ABW 722F registered?

ABW 722F is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 May 1973.

Is ABW 722F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 722F 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 ABW 722F have outstanding finance?

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