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FPE 32J

1971 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,009 mi
Last recorded52,009 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPE 32J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,009 miles

Front Tyre outer sidewalls perishing/cracking near to limit

Front Tyre treads low on outer edges

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall showing signs of possible separation or failure

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre outer sidewalls perishing/cracking near to limit

Slight wear in front suspension kingpins

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,837 miles

all steering system rubber dust covers perished

offside rear tyre inner sidewall grooved.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,081 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre sperishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

windscreen wipers starting to smear

offside rear tyre seems to have structual failure on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,198 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,613 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 41,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,486 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 41,486 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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FPE 32J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FPE 32J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPE 32J registered?

FPE 32J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is FPE 32J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPE 32J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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