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GKE 470Y

1983 Fiat 127

Silver Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,101 mi
Last recorded82,101 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12736,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKE 470Y
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 82,101 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack worn

underbody corroded

various suspension bolts unoriginal but functional

various suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2005 62,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2005 62,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GKE 470Y is a 1983 Fiat 127 in Silver with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 36,963 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 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKE 470Y, 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 43 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKE 470Y registered?

GKE 470Y is a 1983 Fiat 127, first registered on 2 April 1983.

Is GKE 470Y safe to buy?

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