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C721 VLJ

1985 Fiat Strada

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,076 mi
Last recorded81,076 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Fiat Strada74,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC721 VLJ
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,076 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 79,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,182 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 79,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 78,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 77,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 11.2% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,303 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 75,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,675 miles

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

No rear seats fitted

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 74,368 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 May 2015 74,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 May 2014 73,680 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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C721 VLJ is a 1985 Fiat Strada in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C721 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C721 VLJ registered?

C721 VLJ is a 1985 Fiat Strada, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C721 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C721 VLJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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