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A88 MKJ

1983 Fiat Strada

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,179 mi
Last recorded74,179 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Fiat Strada53,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 MKJ
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,812 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,932 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,855 miles

both front shocker top mounts starting to pull apart

chip in front screen

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r road wheel buckled

o/s/f headlight chipped

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2010 72,850 miles

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

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

both front shocker top mounts starting to pull apart

chip in front screen

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r road wheel buckled

o/s/f headlight chipped

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,818 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long handbrake travel

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,468 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

long handbrake travel

suspect faulty light switch (lights stay on)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,630 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 71,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

slight foot brake travel

suspect light switch fault?

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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A88 MKJ is a 1983 Fiat Strada in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1983 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,989 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 A88 MKJ, 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 43 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A88 MKJ registered?

A88 MKJ is a 1983 Fiat Strada, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is A88 MKJ safe to buy?

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