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LYR 148K

1972 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,290 mi
Last recorded33,290 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Fiat 12437,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYR 148K
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,290 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 32,962 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front registration plate dirty and damaged

front screen damaged outside of swept area

nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low

offside rear wheel has 1 odd wheel bolt fitted

oil leak/s

slight play in offside front steering damper

wiper blades performance not tested

Pass 19 May 2011 27,703 miles

all front suspension bushes perishing

bonnet release faulty

clutch release bearing noisey

exhaust fouling bodywork

fuel staining around carbs

near side rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

propshaft rubber worn

seepage from sreering box

Fail 6 May 2011 27,702 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

all front suspension bushes perishing

bonnet release faulty

clutch release bearing noisey

exhaust fouling bodywork

fuel staining around carbs

near side rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

propshaft rubber worn

seepage from sreering box

Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,745 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 23,743 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,399 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all suspension bushes are slightly perished/worn

distributer oil seal leaking

slight play in all other track rod ends and draglink. both front top suspension ball joints have sligfht play

Fail 20 Feb 2009 22,399 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all suspension bushes are slightly perished/worn

distributer oil seal leaking

slight play in all other track rod ends and draglink. both front top suspension ball joints have sligfht play

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,115 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 21,115 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,007 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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LYR 148K is a 1972 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LYR 148K, 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 LYR 148K registered?

LYR 148K is a 1972 Fiat 124, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is LYR 148K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYR 148K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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