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EEL 273L

1973 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,718 mi
Last recorded75,718 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 273L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,718 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 75,718 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,895 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,783 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,783 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,162 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 74,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,632 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,632 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,375 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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EEL 273L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,142 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 EEL 273L, 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 53 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 EEL 273L registered?

EEL 273L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is EEL 273L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 273L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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