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MWV 387J

1970 Fiat 500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,503 mi
Last recorded80,503 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 387J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 80,503 miles

Nearside Front King pin small play

Offside Front King pin small play

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

Fail 10 May 2017 80,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front King pin small play

Offside Front King pin small play

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,369 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,323 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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MWV 387J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWV 387J, 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 MWV 387J registered?

MWV 387J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is MWV 387J safe to buy?

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