CarVerify

Free Car Check

TUF 316J

1970 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,445 mi
Last recorded67,445 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUF 316J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,445 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 67,444 miles

Central Front Semaphore indicator tell tale missing (1.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,347 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,187 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,950 miles

All Four Tyre Sidewalls Starting to Perish

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 66,950 miles

All Four Tyre Sidewalls Starting to Perish

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,820 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished (cracking)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 65,862 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,925 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TUF 316J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 TUF 316J, 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

How do I check the history of TUF 316J?

You can check the full history of TUF 316J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TUF 316J registered?

TUF 316J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 1970.

Is TUF 316J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUF 316J 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.

Does TUF 316J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TUF 316J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.