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SDY 98L

1973 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,765 mi
Last recorded62,765 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDY 98L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 62,765 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 62,765 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 62,413 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,987 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 61,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,316 miles

Corrosion holes in front lower valance

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,037 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,924 miles

nearside front tyre contact at full lock

play nearside king pin

steering box oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,809 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,787 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 60,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,747 miles

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,689 miles

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,582 miles

corrosion to front boot pan

corrosion to n/s & o/s front floor pan

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 60,489 miles

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.

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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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?

You can check the full history of SDY 98L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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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