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BBH 439K

1971 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,326 mi
Last recorded8,326 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 439K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 8,326 miles

Headlamp mask converters fitted

Slight movement o/s/f king pin

Slight play in the steering

Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,314 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight movment in the o/s/f king pin

Some movement in the steering box

Pass 18 Jun 2014 8,290 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight movment in the steering box

Slight play n/s/f king pin

Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,276 miles

Slight up and down movement in the n/s/f kingpin.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,250 miles

There is some movment in the front trunions.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 8,246 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,167 miles

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

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

beam deflectors fitted both head lamps.

bpoth headlamps very poor out put

slight play steering box

there is a number plate fitted on the front that has been obviously fitted for the test

Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,931 miles

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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BBH 439K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBH 439K, 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.

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What year was BBH 439K registered?

BBH 439K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 August 1971.

Is BBH 439K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBH 439K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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