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ELP 929J

1971 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,602 mi
Last recorded42,602 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELP 929J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,602 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 42,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,208 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 41,208 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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ELP 929J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 52,030 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 ELP 929J, 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 55 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELP 929J?

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What year was ELP 929J registered?

ELP 929J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is ELP 929J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELP 929J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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