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OPK 456L

1973 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,120 mi
Last recorded67,120 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPK 456L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 67,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release cable slack

both sides front king-pins slight movement

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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OPK 456L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 499cc 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 OPK 456L, 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 OPK 456L?

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What year was OPK 456L registered?

OPK 456L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is OPK 456L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPK 456L 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.

Does OPK 456L have outstanding finance?

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