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DSZ 4861

1984 Fiat Strada

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,232 mi
Last recorded59,232 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Fiat Strada63,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 4861
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 58,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 55,047 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 55,044 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,077 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside of window screen damaged outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

front brake application slightly uneven

spare wheel missing

Fail 3 Oct 2017 66,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wing to supension (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside of window screen damaged outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

front brake application slightly uneven

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Sep 2016 64,987 miles

Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

amp wiring insercure

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,987 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

amp wiring insercure

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,930 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,920 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,455 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 63,455 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

back box rubber split

Pass 14 Apr 2007 63,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 63,268 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DSZ 4861 is a 1984 Fiat Strada in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 63,930 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 DSZ 4861, 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 42 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSZ 4861 registered?

DSZ 4861 is a 1984 Fiat Strada, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is DSZ 4861 safe to buy?

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