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GLE 515J

1971 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,789 mi
Last recorded67,789 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLE 515J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,789 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,695 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 67,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,522 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,464 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,284 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,355 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,368 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,611 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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GLE 515J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GLE 515J, 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 GLE 515J registered?

GLE 515J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 April 1971.

Is GLE 515J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLE 515J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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