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MCY 354J

1971 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,679 mi
Last recorded79,679 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 354J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,680 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 79,680 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossmember, and centre of floor to crossmember \ marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired front floor pan not a continuos weld\ marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front inner panel seam unwelded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,680 miles

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

Nearside Front steering idler shaft slightly worn

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

Offside Front steering idler shaft slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,680 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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MCY 354J is a 1971 Fiat 500L in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 354J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCY 354J?

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What year was MCY 354J registered?

MCY 354J is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is MCY 354J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 354J 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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