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HGU 697J

1971 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,058 mi
Last recorded74,058 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 697J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,058 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,300 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 73,300 miles

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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HGU 697J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HGU 697J, 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 HGU 697J registered?

HGU 697J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is HGU 697J safe to buy?

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