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A917 YCY

1984 Fiat 124

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Fiat 12481,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA917 YCY
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 63,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 62,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 62,468 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 62,468 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 61,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed.

Fail 4 May 2022 61,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable melting due to pressing on exhaust. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,551 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 61,551 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking rear pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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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A917 YCY is a 1984 Fiat 124 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A917 YCY, 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

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What year was A917 YCY registered?

A917 YCY is a 1984 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A917 YCY safe to buy?

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