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EPA 682J

1970 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,892 mi
Last recorded2,892 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 682J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 2,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 2,884 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 2,828 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 2,807 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 2,746 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 2,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

number plate light dim

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,713 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 2,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 2,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 1,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,170 miles

BOTH REAE TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH IN TREAD AREA †O/S/R CV JOINT BOLTS LOOSE

Fail 7 Sep 2006 44,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

o/s/rear cv joint bolts loose

Pass 2 Aug 2005 41,428 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 41,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

possible body filler in outer sill sections

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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EPA 682J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPA 682J, 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

How do I check the history of EPA 682J?

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What year was EPA 682J registered?

EPA 682J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 1970.

Is EPA 682J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPA 682J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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