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TNC 156J

1970 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,704 mi
Last recorded13,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNC 156J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2016 13,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Drivers seat mount (6.1.B.2)

all tyres deteriorated

slight corrosion to underneath & front inner wheel archs

Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,365 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,059 miles

offside and nearside front inside arches slightly corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 26 May 2012 12,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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TNC 156J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TNC 156J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNC 156J registered?

TNC 156J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 October 1970.

Is TNC 156J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNC 156J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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