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69878

1971 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,575 mi
Last recorded45,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration69878
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering box and slightly notchy

Fail 10 Jun 2017 45,574 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both fronts (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering box and slightly notchy

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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69878 is a 1971 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Fiat 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 69878, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 69878 registered?

69878 is a 1971 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is 69878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 69878 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 69878 have outstanding finance?

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