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MYU 88L

1973 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYU 88L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 98,417 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 98,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 93,985 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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MYU 88L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MYU 88L, 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 MYU 88L?

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What year was MYU 88L registered?

MYU 88L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is MYU 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYU 88L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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