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OYB 486L

1973 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 486L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,420 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,626 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 71,357 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,633 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 70,633 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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OYB 486L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYB 486L, 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

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What year was OYB 486L registered?

OYB 486L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OYB 486L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYB 486L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OYB 486L have outstanding finance?

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