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BLE 554S

1978 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,776 mi
Last recorded41,776 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12441,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLE 554S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,776 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,250 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 41,230 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,946 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 39,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BLE 554S is a 1978 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BLE 554S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLE 554S registered?

BLE 554S is a 1978 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BLE 554S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLE 554S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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