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NOT 386R

1977 Fiat 127

Yellow Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,125 mi
Last recorded74,125 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1977 Fiat 12762,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOT 386R
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 74,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective + offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed + offside (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside door lower panel corroded

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower 1/4 corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 74,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed + offside (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside door lower panel corroded

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower 1/4 corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 74,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering inner rack joints

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 74,051 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor not stowing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bushes perishing

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack slight play

Nearside Front Lower Door rusty

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded with hole

Offside Front Bushes perishing

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 73,853 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat frame cut to allow for makeshift lock (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tube fitted (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear and nsf tyres have tubes fitted in tubeless wheels

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 73,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,605 miles

OSF brake disc corroded

OSR inner upper wheel arch corroded - not excessive

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 73,605 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

OSF brake disc corroded

OSR inner upper wheel arch corroded - not excessive

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,357 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2018 72,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,589 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 71,563 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,741 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

O/S FRONT FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IS IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 17 Dec 2016 70,741 miles

Passenger's seat insecure O/S REAR SEAT BACK REST (6.2.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings TOP OF OUTER SILL 30CM FROM THE SEAT MOUNTING AREA IN THE DOOR SHUT (6.1.B.2)

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

O/S FRONT FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IS IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 2 Dec 2016 70,725 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,686 miles

Front accident damage to body

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2015 69,686 miles

Front accident damage to body

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,439 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

off side front brake disc corroded

off side front indicator lense damaged

weld repairs to both rear top mounts

Fail 2 Dec 2014 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

off side front brake disc corroded

off side front indicator lense damaged

weld repairs to both rear top mounts

Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both outer sill corroded front and rear

front brake discs corroded

gearbox mount perished

off side front indicator lense damaged, temp repair

weld repairs to both rear top mounts

Fail 4 Dec 2013 67,242 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

gearbox mount perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both outer sill corroded front and rear

off side front indicator lense damaged, temp repair

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,219 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

near side front steering arm has slight play at inner joint

off side front indicator slight damage

off side front wheel slightly restricted

steering rack showing wear

Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,219 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

near side front steering arm has slight play at inner joint

off side front indicator slight damage

off side front wheel slightly restricted

steering rack showing wear

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,090 miles

Offside front indicator damaged and cover loose

Fail 13 Dec 2011 65,078 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

accident damage to off side front

brake pedel anti-slip pad poor con

front brake discs corroding

near side and off side outer sills corroding

temp repair to off side front indicator/ side light lense

weld repair to near side rear top mount

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,774 miles

o/s/r top mounting starting to corrode

weld repair to n/s/r top mount

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,348 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,056 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 60,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,598 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2005 57,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 57,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NOT 386R is a 1977 Fiat 127 in Yellow with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 62,028 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 NOT 386R, 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 49 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NOT 386R is a 1977 Fiat 127, first registered on 17 June 1977.

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