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EGC 47J

1970 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,557 mi
Last recorded24,557 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 47J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 24,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 May 2012 24,557 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play nearside front kingpin

Fail 28 May 2012 24,557 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play nearside front kingpin

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,361 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 24,361 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s door corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 24,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 23,539 miles

minor play in nearside king pin

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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EGC 47J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EGC 47J, 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.

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EGC 47J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 October 1970.

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