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GBU 69V

1979 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,285 mi
Last recorded74,285 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBU 69V
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,285 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,069 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 17,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,484 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,952 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,954 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,179 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 66,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks in tyres

noise from n/s/f hub

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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GBU 69V is a 1979 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GBU 69V, 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 47 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBU 69V registered?

GBU 69V is a 1979 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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