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SCW 953L

1973 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,409 mi
Last recorded50,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 953L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,409 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,313 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering both front (2.5.A.3a)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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SCW 953L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SCW 953L, 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 SCW 953L?

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What year was SCW 953L registered?

SCW 953L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is SCW 953L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 953L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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