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RKO 288M

1974 Fiat 500L

Grey Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 288M
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 4 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit has slight play

Offside Front suspension unit has slight play

wiring

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 45,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,230 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 46,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 63,805 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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RKO 288M is a 1974 Fiat 500L in Grey with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Fiat 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKO 288M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 52 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RKO 288M?

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What year was RKO 288M registered?

RKO 288M is a 1974 Fiat 500L, first registered on 2 May 1974.

Is RKO 288M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKO 288M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKO 288M have outstanding finance?

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