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FFS 688X

1981 Fiat 127

Brown Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,454 mi
Last recorded43,454 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12740,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFS 688X
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 43,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 42,521 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 42,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FFS 688X is a 1981 Fiat 127 in Brown with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 40,719 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 FFS 688X, 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 45 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 FFS 688X registered?

FFS 688X is a 1981 Fiat 127, first registered on 7 September 1981.

Is FFS 688X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFS 688X 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.

Does FFS 688X have outstanding finance?

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