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RYC 457L

1973 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,276 mi
Last recorded9,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYC 457L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 9,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 2,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,761 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 95,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,671 miles

Intermediate drop arm pivot has slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2019 88,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Intermediate drop arm pivot has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,613 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 86,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,406 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,241 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,811 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 85,678 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,556 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 85,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,821 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,756 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 74,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,630 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 67,547 miles

1, slight play in nearside front wheel bearing †2, front tyres slightly out of shape †3, corrosion to front pannel

Pass 5 Nov 2005 67,533 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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RYC 457L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RYC 457L, 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 RYC 457L registered?

RYC 457L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is RYC 457L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYC 457L shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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