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DYW 183J

1970 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,481 mi
Last recorded56,481 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYW 183J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,481 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,645 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,661 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,419 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 41,490 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 55,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 50,462 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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DYW 183J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DYW 183J, 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 DYW 183J registered?

DYW 183J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is DYW 183J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYW 183J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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