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JPA 836K

1971 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,643 mi
Last recorded77,643 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 836K
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,643 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 77,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,884 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2010 76,884 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,469 miles

Oil leak

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

some free play in nearside front kingpin

Fail 8 Sep 2008 75,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,878 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,217 miles

front floor body has slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

o/s/rtyre worn close to legal limits

Fail 26 Jul 2007 75,217 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Park brake warning light on

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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JPA 836K is a 1971 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPA 836K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPA 836K registered?

JPA 836K is a 1971 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is JPA 836K safe to buy?

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