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CDC 240T

1979 Fiat 127

Grey Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12749,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDC 240T
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 81,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 77,899 miles

General body corrosion

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear undersealing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,575 miles

Exhaust noisey

N/s/r sill and arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undersealing front to rear

some general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2014 72,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisey

N/s/r sill and arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undersealing front to rear

some general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,820 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Vehicle undersealed front rear

exhaust noisey

n/s/f sill corroded

o/s upper sill corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2013 66,803 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Vehicle undersealed front rear

exhaust noisey

n/s/f sill corroded

o/s upper sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,064 miles

Front to rear of vehicle heavily undersealed

N/s/f sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 59,930 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front to rear of vehicle heavily undersealed

N/s/f sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 54,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front coil springs corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 47,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear floor and inner arches undersealed

surface corrosion to front and rear components and associated mountings

Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both n/s and o/s door pillars corrode in a prescribed area

front to rear floor in and outside prescribed areas heavily undersealed.

n/s/r brake binding

passenger front and rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2009 40,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both n/s and o/s door pillars corrode in a prescribed area

front to rear floor in and outside prescribed areas heavily undersealed.

n/s/r brake binding

passenger front and rear seats not fitted at time of test

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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CDC 240T is a 1979 Fiat 127 in Grey with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CDC 240T, 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.

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What year was CDC 240T registered?

CDC 240T is a 1979 Fiat 127, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is CDC 240T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDC 240T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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