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B101 GSC

1984 Fiat Strada

Black Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,935 mi
Last recorded75,935 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Fiat Strada63,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB101 GSC
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 75,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,984 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 74,984 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 74,339 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 74,336 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,826 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 72,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,017 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 69,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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B101 GSC is a 1984 Fiat Strada in Black with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 63,930 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 B101 GSC, 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 42 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B101 GSC registered?

B101 GSC is a 1984 Fiat Strada, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B101 GSC safe to buy?

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