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EFC 89V

1980 Fiat 127

Orange Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,239 mi
Last recorded58,239 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12745,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 89V
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 56,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,845 miles

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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EFC 89V is a 1980 Fiat 127 in Orange with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 EFC 89V, 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 46 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 EFC 89V registered?

EFC 89V is a 1980 Fiat 127, first registered on 3 June 1980.

Is EFC 89V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 89V shows 4 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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