MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion holes in front lower valance
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion holes in front lower valance
Oil leak
Corrosion in front lower body section
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
nearside front tyre contact at full lock
play nearside king pin
steering box oil leak
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has corrosion
vehicle has corrosion
vehicle has corrosion
corrosion to front boot pan
corrosion to n/s & o/s front floor pan
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion forming on vehicle
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SDY 98L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SDY 98L, 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 SDY 98L?
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What year was SDY 98L registered?
SDY 98L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 January 1973.
Is SDY 98L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDY 98L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SDY 98L have outstanding finance?
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