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SOU 966M

1974 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,554 mi
Last recorded13,554 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1974 Fiat 50011,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOU 966M
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner slight scrub mark

Fail 28 Aug 2013 13,539 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner slight scrub mark

Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 13,363 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,279 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 13,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

o/s/r tyre cracks in road face

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,071 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 13,071 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,767 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,350 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 12,349 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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SOU 966M is a 1974 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1974 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 11,259 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 SOU 966M, 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 52 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SOU 966M registered?

SOU 966M is a 1974 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 January 1974.

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