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FLE 491J

1970 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,491 mi
Last recorded1,491 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 491J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2015 1,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 1,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 1,468 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 1,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 1,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 1,510 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 1,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 1,461 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 1,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 1,324 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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FLE 491J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FLE 491J, 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 FLE 491J?

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What year was FLE 491J registered?

FLE 491J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 October 1970.

Is FLE 491J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 491J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLE 491J have outstanding finance?

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