1966 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · OGC 247D

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of significant mechanical intervention in earlier years. The most recent MOT test in February 2023 at 18,520 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the previous issues regarding braking and lighting were successfully rectified. However, the vehicle is now over three years out of date, which is a critical concern for a car of this age given its extremely low usage frequency. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 300 miles per year. The record shows the car covered only 12 miles between November 2019 and February 2023, and remained stationary for several years between the previous tests. This pattern suggests the car is a collector item that spends long periods of time in storage. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, static storage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the seizure of moving parts, which matches the history of this vehicle. A physical inspection must focus on the braking system and fluid-related components, as the 2017 failure revealed extensive corrosion across multiple brake pipes from the master cylinder to the rear T-pieces. While these were repaired, the low usage increases the risk of internal fluid corrosion or brake calipers seizing again. The buyer should specifically check the nearside rear brake for binding, a recurring issue noted in 2019, and verify the integrity of the metal brake lines to ensure no new corrosion has developed. Attention is also required for the suspension and rubber seals. The track rod end rubber boots were flagged as perished in 2017, and given the age of the vehicle, all perished rubber bushings and hoses should be inspected for cracking or perish. Because the car has not been tested since early 2023, a thorough check of the underbody is necessary to ensure that the lack of movement has not compromised the structural integrity or the safety of the vehicle.