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EWV 345L

1973 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,264 mi
Last recorded7,264 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 345L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,264 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 7,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 5,831 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 5,829 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Braking system leaking rear brake union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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EWV 345L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Red with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,142 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 EWV 345L, 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 53 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 EWV 345L?

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What year was EWV 345L registered?

EWV 345L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is EWV 345L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWV 345L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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