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OFL 152J

1970 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,006 mi
Last recorded55,006 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 152J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 55,006 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,006 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply tyres are fitted on a rear axle and a bias-belted tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front king pins slight lift.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,985 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

off/side front wheel slightly binding

Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre cracking

off/side front wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,826 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 54,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,646 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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OFL 152J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OFL 152J, 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 OFL 152J registered?

OFL 152J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is OFL 152J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFL 152J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OFL 152J have outstanding finance?

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