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B409 LPH

1985 Fiat Strada

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,979 mi
Last recorded53,979 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Fiat Strada74,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB409 LPH
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust manifold stud broken

oil leaks

Fail 9 May 2014 53,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust stud snapped - downpipe to manifold joint

Pass 9 May 2014 53,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust stud snapped - downpipe to manifold joint

Fail 15 Mar 2014 53,185 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly out of shape

n/s/f outer c.v. boot deteriorated

o/s/f outer c.v.boot deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,842 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system in very poor condition

front brakes in poor condition

n/s/f outer c.v boot perished

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f outer c.v boot perished

rear suspension arm inner bushes perished

slight exhaust blow

slight warp in front brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2012 52,826 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system in very poor condition

front brakes in poor condition

n/s/f outer c.v boot perished

o/s/f outer c.v boot perished

rear suspension arm inner bushes perished

slight exhaust blow

slight warp in front brake discs

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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B409 LPH is a 1985 Fiat Strada in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 74,694 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 B409 LPH, 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 41 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B409 LPH registered?

B409 LPH is a 1985 Fiat Strada, first registered on 18 January 1985.

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