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LCG 947L

1973 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,413 mi
Last recorded64,413 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 947L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 64,413 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,333 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,114 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,111 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 64,069 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Sep 2010 64,069 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,958 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,949 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,818 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 63,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,750 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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LCG 947L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,142 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 LCG 947L, 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 53 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 LCG 947L?

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What year was LCG 947L registered?

LCG 947L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is LCG 947L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCG 947L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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