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GYR 693J

1971 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYR 693J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 87,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 86,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 85,848 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 85,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,505 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 85,505 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,235 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,868 miles

centre bonnet support not secure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,562 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 84,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,521 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 84,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GYR 693J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GYR 693J, 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

How do I check the history of GYR 693J?

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What year was GYR 693J registered?

GYR 693J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 May 1971.

Is GYR 693J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYR 693J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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