MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre as cut to side walls but not to cords
underside as rust to some areas
extensive welding and modification to underside of vehicle
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
extensive welding and modification to underside of vehicle
offside rear tyre starting to perish and split - no cords visible
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GLA 42J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 GLA 42J, 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.
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What year was GLA 42J registered?
GLA 42J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 April 1971.
Is GLA 42J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GLA 42J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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