MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,205 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Fiat 127?
Based on 1,515 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLC 490T is a 1978 Fiat 127 in Black with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 34,890 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 DLC 490T, 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 48 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of DLC 490T?
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What year was DLC 490T registered?
DLC 490T is a 1978 Fiat 127, first registered on 15 December 1978.
Is DLC 490T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLC 490T shows 12 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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