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L3 WCX

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,798 mi
Last recorded99,798 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 WCX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 99,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise small crack in screen

Pass 21 May 2008 86,010 miles

crack in screen just within limits

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 86,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

crack in screen just within limits

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2007 77,338 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside front shock getting weak

Rear brakes could be better

Rear indicators losing colour

Slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,304 miles

Crack in winscreen not swept area

Rear brakes could be better

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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L3 WCX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L3 WCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L3 WCX registered?

L3 WCX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is L3 WCX safe to buy?

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