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GYY 698L

1972 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,093 mi
Last recorded94,093 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Fiat 12437,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 698L
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion present in nearside front flootrpan

Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,089 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail around mounting bracket for anti roll bar. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion present in nearside front flootrpan

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,330 miles

N/S TOP BALL JOINT AND O/S TRACK ROD END GAITORS PERISHED.

REAR SILENCER MOUNTINGS HAVE TEMP REPAIR.

SLIGHT LIFT IN LOWER BALL JOINTS.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,534 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2013 92,530 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,153 miles

REAR SILENCER HAS TEMP REPAIR TO MOUNTINGS.

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,439 miles

brake pipes are all waxoyled

rear exhaust mounts have been repaired

Fail 1 Sep 2010 91,414 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes are all waxoyled

rear exhaust mounts have been repaired

Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,945 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear flexible brake pipe contaminated with oil

Fail 13 Aug 2009 90,935 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear flexible brake pipe contaminated with oil

Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,854 miles

steering box has slight play// n/s/f wheelrim has damage// n/s/r hub leaking oil// both front shockabsorber bushes perished// exhaust mountings perished// h/light defusers fitted/ rear diff leaking oil

Fail 31 May 2008 89,720 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake hose contaminated.

steering box has slight play.n/s/f alloy wheel rim damaged.n/s/rear hub leaking oil.both front shock absorbers lower bushes perished.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,193 miles

head light converters fited

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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GYY 698L is a 1972 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 37,408 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 GYY 698L, 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 54 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYY 698L registered?

GYY 698L is a 1972 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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