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EGY 345J

1970 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,631 mi
Last recorded38,631 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGY 345J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,631 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 38,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,508 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

thick covering of underseal on floorpan obscuring some areas.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,490 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,370 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2013 38,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,248 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 38,245 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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EGY 345J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EGY 345J, 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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What year was EGY 345J registered?

EGY 345J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 1970.

Is EGY 345J safe to buy?

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