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DPC 248J

1970 Fiat 500

Cream Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,206 mi
Last recorded49,206 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPC 248J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

front panel corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,880 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 43,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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DPC 248J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Cream with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,966 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 DPC 248J, 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 56 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 DPC 248J registered?

DPC 248J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is DPC 248J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPC 248J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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