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LKE 289V

1990 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,445 mi
Last recorded38,445 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12444,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 289V
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 38,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 38,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 38,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,289 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 38,289 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,220 miles

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

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

slight binde in offside front brake

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,106 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 38,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,921 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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LKE 289V is a 1990 Fiat 124 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 44,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKE 289V, 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 36 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LKE 289V registered?

LKE 289V is a 1990 Fiat 124, first registered on 17 July 1990.

Is LKE 289V safe to buy?

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