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BPP 889K

1971 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,400 mi
Last recorded76,400 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPP 889K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,400 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,019 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight roughness detected in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Mar 2008 75,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight roughness detected in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,956 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BPP 889K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BPP 889K, 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 BPP 889K registered?

BPP 889K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 October 1971.

Is BPP 889K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPP 889K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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