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A102 VDE

1984 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Fiat 12481,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA102 VDE
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2024 82,000 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,816 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 81,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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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A102 VDE is a 1984 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,816 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A102 VDE, 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 42 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A102 VDE?

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What year was A102 VDE registered?

A102 VDE is a 1984 Fiat 124, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A102 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A102 VDE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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