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HWX 753J

1971 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,530 mi
Last recorded5,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWX 753J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 5,530 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 5,505 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 4,826 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 4,826 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 4,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 4,208 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 4,122 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 4,122 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside door mirror missing

offside door mirror loose

Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 3,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 2,741 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 2,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 2,401 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 2,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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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HWX 753J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HWX 753J, 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 HWX 753J?

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What year was HWX 753J registered?

HWX 753J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is HWX 753J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWX 753J shows 15 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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