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GUY 220J

1971 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,468 mi
Last recorded64,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 220J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all ends (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all ends (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 64,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all ends (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all ends (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,428 miles

all underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jun 2012 64,424 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

all underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jan 2006 64,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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GUY 220J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUY 220J, 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 GUY 220J registered?

GUY 220J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is GUY 220J safe to buy?

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