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DSF 293S

1978 Fiat 127

Silver Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,555 mi
Last recorded14,555 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12734,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSF 293S
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,555 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 14,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,628 miles

NSF wheel slightly binding

Fail 26 Aug 2016 13,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

NSF wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,499 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deep cracks in both rear tyres REPLACE SOON

deep cracks in offside front tyre REPLACE SOON

Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,059 miles

DEEP CRACKS DEVELOPING IN TREADS ON BOTH REAR TYRES

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

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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DSF 293S is a 1978 Fiat 127 in Silver with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSF 293S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSF 293S registered?

DSF 293S is a 1978 Fiat 127, first registered on 28 March 1978.

Is DSF 293S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSF 293S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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