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BRP 705K

1971 Fiat 500

Cream Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 705K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,110 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 67,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

CLUCTH CABLE IS BREAKING

Rear tyres are worn low

Fail 3 Feb 2006 67,089 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BRP 705K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Cream with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BRP 705K, 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 BRP 705K registered?

BRP 705K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is BRP 705K safe to buy?

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