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FVL 648X

1982 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,469 mi
Last recorded48,469 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1982 Fiat 12470,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 648X
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 48,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 48,424 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 47,735 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 47,735 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 47,648 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,611 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,509 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 47,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jan 2020 47,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,259 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 47,236 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lights not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,198 miles

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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FVL 648X is a 1982 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 70,334 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVL 648X, 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 44 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVL 648X registered?

FVL 648X is a 1982 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FVL 648X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 648X shows 12 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 FVL 648X have outstanding finance?

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