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A449 LJC

1984 Fiat Strada

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,505 mi
Last recorded42,505 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1984 Fiat Strada63,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA449 LJC
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres perished and cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2010 42,505 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres perished and cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,433 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All 4 road tyres side walls cracking and perrishing.165/70R14/78T

Brake pad warning wires broken away.

Engine oil and filter change over due.

Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside door mirror insecure.

Recommend brake fluid change.

Nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perrish.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,113 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Strada?

Based on 1,404 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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A449 LJC is a 1984 Fiat Strada in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 63,930 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 Strada fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A449 LJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 42 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A449 LJC is a 1984 Fiat Strada, first registered on 6 June 1984.

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