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TVL 16L

1973 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,716 mi
Last recorded32,716 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVL 16L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 May 2017 32,716 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,647 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
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TVL 16L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TVL 16L, 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 TVL 16L?

You can check the full history of TVL 16L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TVL 16L registered?

TVL 16L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is TVL 16L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVL 16L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVL 16L have outstanding finance?

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