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FI801818

1974 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,945 mi
Last recorded60,945 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1974 Fiat 50011,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFI801818
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,945 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

foreign no.plates fitted - front letters after numbers

no battery clamp fitted

side lights only work with ignition on

slight corrosion to fuel pipe

slight play in king pins

Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,931 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Foreign no. plates fitted (front letters after numbers)

N/s/r brake binding slightly.

No battery clamp fitted.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Side lights only work with inition on.

Slight corrosion to fuel pipe.

Slight play in king pins.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.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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FI801818 is a 1974 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 11,259 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 FI801818, 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 52 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FI801818 registered?

FI801818 is a 1974 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is FI801818 safe to buy?

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