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XCY 303J

1970 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187 mi
Last recorded187 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCY 303J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 187 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 186 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 38 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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XCY 303J is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,757 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCY 303J, 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 56 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 XCY 303J?

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What year was XCY 303J registered?

XCY 303J is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 11 December 1970.

Is XCY 303J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCY 303J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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