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RRE 478L

1973 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,744 mi
Last recorded54,744 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRE 478L
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,581 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,106 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 53,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 52,910 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 52,910 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,276 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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RRE 478L is a 1973 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRE 478L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 53 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRE 478L registered?

RRE 478L is a 1973 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is RRE 478L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRE 478L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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