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MUF 672F

1974 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,567 mi
Last recorded43,567 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Fiat 12438,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUF 672F
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,567 miles

Front prop-shaft coupling badly perished

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from right hand rear hub oil seal not onto brakes

Signs of corrosion on metal brake pipes from master cylinder

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,974 miles

leak on right hand rear hub

Fail 3 Aug 2015 41,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Drag on both rear brakes

Large hole in left hand front floor and inner arch

Large hole in right hand front floor

Oil leak right hand rear hub

Tail silencer rubber mounting badly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,848 miles

Bearing noise from front of engine

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion on rear outer sills,both front floor panels O/S holed

Headlamp output poor

Leak on offside rear hub oil seal

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in rear propshaft U/J

Fail 22 May 2013 40,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in rear propshaft U/J

Bearing noise from front of engine

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion on rear outer sills,both front floor panels O/S holed

Leak on offside rear hub oil seal

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,476 miles

Heavy corrosion on inner front wings and floor

Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,476 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavy corrosion on front inner wings and floor

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 40,074 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mountings perishing

Headlamp reflectors fading

Leaks on both rear hubs

Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,945 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 38,945 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight leak on both rear hubs

Wear in propshaft rear U/J

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,642 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 38,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

leak on rear hub seals

wear in rear prop shaft U/J

Fail 26 Jun 2007 38,634 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

accident damage to n/s/f & o/s/f chassis & inner wings

all brake discs corroded

both front lower arm inner bushes deteriated

both front tyres very perished

brake pedal stiff

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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MUF 672F is a 1974 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 38,642 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 MUF 672F, 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 52 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 MUF 672F registered?

MUF 672F is a 1974 Fiat 124, first registered on 8 April 1974.

Is MUF 672F safe to buy?

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