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ABW 821X

1982 Fiat 124

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,375 mi
Last recorded70,375 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Fiat 12470,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 821X
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,375 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake sticking slightly

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 70,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,334 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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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ABW 821X is a 1982 Fiat 124 in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 70,334 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 ABW 821X, 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 44 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 ABW 821X registered?

ABW 821X is a 1982 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ABW 821X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 821X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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