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ESL 518J

1970 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112 mi
Last recorded112 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

RegistrationESL 518J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 112 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 96,545 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 96,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,431 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery secured with strap

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside floors have repairs and corrosive swelling

offside and nearside outer sills have corrosive swelling

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,716 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 94,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Spare tyre defective

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2009 89,618 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 89,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,584 miles

o/s+n/s front tyres wear inner edge slight play front pins+bearings slight wear front leaf spring

Pass 3 Jul 2007 87,361 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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ESL 518J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ESL 518J, 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 ESL 518J registered?

ESL 518J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is ESL 518J safe to buy?

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