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E265 XBH

1987 Fiat 127

Red Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,252 mi
Last recorded70,252 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE265 XBH
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 70,252 miles

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 70,250 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 69,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,712 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 68,498 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 68,498 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,221 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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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E265 XBH is a 1987 Fiat 127 in Red with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Fiat 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E265 XBH, 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 39 years old, this Fiat 127 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E265 XBH registered?

E265 XBH is a 1987 Fiat 127, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E265 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E265 XBH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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