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BWS 447S

1993 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,126 mi
Last recorded34,126 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat 12439,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 447S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear quarter panel holed

park brake cable fouling exhaust

Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

park brake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,126 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,126 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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BWS 447S is a 1993 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 39,625 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 BWS 447S, 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 33 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWS 447S registered?

BWS 447S is a 1993 Fiat 124, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is BWS 447S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 447S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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