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UBH 849J

1970 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,405 mi
Last recorded64,405 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBH 849J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,405 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,771 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 63,063 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,762 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,297 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,920 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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UBH 849J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UBH 849J, 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 UBH 849J?

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What year was UBH 849J registered?

UBH 849J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 November 1970.

Is UBH 849J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBH 849J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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