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FYA 249T

1979 Fiat 127

Red Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,022 mi
Last recorded55,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12749,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 249T
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 55,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,439 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 54,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,432 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 54,432 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,428 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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FYA 249T is a 1979 Fiat 127 in Red with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,091 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 FYA 249T, 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 47 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 FYA 249T registered?

FYA 249T is a 1979 Fiat 127, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is FYA 249T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYA 249T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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