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FMW 695J

1971 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,426 mi
Last recorded4,426 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 695J
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 4,426 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 4,421 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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FMW 695J is a 1971 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Fiat 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMW 695J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FMW 695J?

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What year was FMW 695J registered?

FMW 695J is a 1971 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FMW 695J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 695J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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