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GEL 456L

1973 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,986 mi
Last recorded54,986 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 456L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,062 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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GEL 456L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,142 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 GEL 456L, 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 53 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 GEL 456L registered?

GEL 456L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is GEL 456L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 456L shows 2 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 GEL 456L have outstanding finance?

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