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FYY 97H

1999 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,020 mi
Last recorded10,020 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 97H
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,438cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 10,020 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 9,683 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 9,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 9,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 8,890 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,446 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 8,446 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2007 8,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both sides front floor corroded

Fail 5 May 2006 7,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 7,870 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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FYY 97H is a 1999 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FYY 97H, 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 27 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FYY 97H registered?

FYY 97H is a 1999 Fiat 124, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is FYY 97H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYY 97H shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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