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GLA 42J

1971 Fiat 500

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,191 mi
Last recorded23,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLA 42J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 21,285 miles

extensive welding and modification to underside of vehicle

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 21,263 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,705 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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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?

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