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A20 FTC

1984 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Fiat 12481,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FTC
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,221 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,817 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,186 miles

o/s outer track rod end slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,350 miles

both front outer track rod ends slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,023 miles

Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 104,432 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,904 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 102,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

long travel on foot brake

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,915 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,908 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,692 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 87,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,801 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,067 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 82,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 82,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 81,950 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 77,393 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 77,324 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jun 2005 77,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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A20 FTC is a 1984 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 FTC, 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.

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What year was A20 FTC registered?

A20 FTC is a 1984 Fiat 124, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A20 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FTC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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