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BDN 980K

1971 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDN 980K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,798 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 52,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 52,675 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,156 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,156 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,109 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,065 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,980 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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BDN 980K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BDN 980K, 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

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What year was BDN 980K registered?

BDN 980K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 November 1971.

Is BDN 980K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDN 980K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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