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BOX 991V

1979 Fiat 127

Orange Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,731 mi
Last recorded3,731 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12749,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOX 991V
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 3,731 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 3,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,654 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 3,649 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 3,253 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 3,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat 127?

Based on 1,515 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
1,073
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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BOX 991V is a 1979 Fiat 127 in Orange with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,091 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 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOX 991V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOX 991V registered?

BOX 991V is a 1979 Fiat 127, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BOX 991V safe to buy?

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