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AYD 969S

1978 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,807 mi
Last recorded6,807 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12869,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYD 969S
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2012 6,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front &rear bumpers damage !!!

n/s o/s front lower ball joints slight play ??

o/s steering arm slight movement ??

Pass 29 Mar 2007 6,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,641 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 6,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat 128?

Based on 569 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13
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AYD 969S is a 1978 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 128 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 69,741 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 128 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYD 969S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 128 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYD 969S registered?

AYD 969S is a 1978 Fiat 128, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is AYD 969S safe to buy?

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