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OEY 701J

1971 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,239 mi
Last recorded38,239 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEY 701J
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,006 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 37,997 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis legs (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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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OEY 701J is a 1971 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEY 701J, 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 55 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OEY 701J registered?

OEY 701J is a 1971 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is OEY 701J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEY 701J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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