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SDL 222J

1970 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,802 mi
Last recorded74,802 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDL 222J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,802 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 74,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,752 miles

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

Windscreen washer are poor

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,727 miles

Heavy bind from both rear wheels

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight bind from offside front wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight movement in steering column pin/bush/bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 74,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,456 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 74,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,313 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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SDL 222J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,966 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 SDL 222J, 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 56 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SDL 222J registered?

SDL 222J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 1970.

Is SDL 222J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDL 222J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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