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HSJ 814

1971 Fiat 500

Cream Petrol 570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSJ 814
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine570cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,098 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL LONG BUT DOES HOLD...

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 97,572 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 97,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 97,556 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 97,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HSJ 814 is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Cream with a 570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSJ 814, 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 HSJ 814?

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What year was HSJ 814 registered?

HSJ 814 is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HSJ 814 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSJ 814 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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