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KWL 65S

1978 Fiat 127

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,814 mi
Last recorded65,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12734,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWL 65S
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,814 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 63,283 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,041 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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KWL 65S is a 1978 Fiat 127 in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 34,890 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 KWL 65S, 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 48 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KWL 65S?

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What year was KWL 65S registered?

KWL 65S is a 1978 Fiat 127, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is KWL 65S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWL 65S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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