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ADD 296S

1978 Fiat 124

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,065 mi
Last recorded52,065 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12441,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 296S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,723 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 50,720 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake cable fouling exhaust pipe.

Pass 21 May 2011 98,479 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 98,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,008 miles

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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ADD 296S is a 1978 Fiat 124 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,250 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 ADD 296S, 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 48 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADD 296S registered?

ADD 296S is a 1978 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is ADD 296S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADD 296S shows 6 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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