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FYT 792J

1971 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,152 mi
Last recorded33,152 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 792J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 33,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all four tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

all suspension and steering bushes starting to deteriorate

both front headlamp reflectors starting to deteriorate

brake pedal anti slip device worn on edge

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2009 33,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all four tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

all suspension and steering bushes starting to deteriorate

both front headlamp reflectors starting to deteriorate

brake pedal anti slip device worn on edge

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,031 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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FYT 792J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYT 792J, 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 FYT 792J registered?

FYT 792J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is FYT 792J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYT 792J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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