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BVS 131S

1997 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,657 mi
Last recorded12,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12427,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVS 131S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 12,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 9,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 7,348 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 5,736 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 3,361 miles

Oil leak

handbrake reading lower on passenger side than drivers side

Fail 26 Jun 2008 3,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

o/s hand brake cable in poor condition and touching on exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2007 929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside outer handbrake cable split

Fail 20 Jun 2007 929 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear outer hand brake cable split

Pass 30 Jun 2006 96,496 miles

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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BVS 131S is a 1997 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 27,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVS 131S, 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 29 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVS 131S registered?

BVS 131S is a 1997 Fiat 124, first registered on 24 July 1997.

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