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EUL 368J

1971 Fiat 500

Cream Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,253 mi
Last recorded46,253 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUL 368J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 46,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,847 miles

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 23 Jan 2013 45,847 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,534 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,522 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,401 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 45,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The bottom half of the front panel is holed and severely corroded

The bottom rubber bushes of both rear shock abs are badly cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,203 miles

front vallance corroded, jacking point areas corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2010 45,203 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front vallance corroded, jacking point areas corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,989 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

sill area have slight corrosion

underbody has corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,515 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,273 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 44,272 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EUL 368J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Cream with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 EUL 368J, 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.

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What year was EUL 368J registered?

EUL 368J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 February 1971.

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