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KFX 399V

1980 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,273 mi
Last recorded21,273 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12445,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFX 399V
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 21,273 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 11 May 2018 21,274 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fouling handbrake cable

Fail 15 Mar 2017 20,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fouling handbrake cable

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,269 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 20,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 2,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside steering arm pinch bolt fouling on wishbone when jacked up

Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,221 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2012 20,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 20,134 miles

both front wishbone bushes slight wear

slight corrosion to inner nearside arch

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,046 miles

engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,046 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 20,020 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads low

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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KFX 399V is a 1980 Fiat 124 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1980 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 45,572 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 KFX 399V, 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 46 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 KFX 399V registered?

KFX 399V is a 1980 Fiat 124, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is KFX 399V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFX 399V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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