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HNO 961H

1970 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,149 mi
Last recorded74,149 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNO 961H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,149 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,105 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn and clutch pedal rubber missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brake pedal rubber worn and clutch pedal rubber missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,904 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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HNO 961H is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,966 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 HNO 961H, 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 56 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 HNO 961H registered?

HNO 961H is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 1970.

Is HNO 961H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNO 961H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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