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OPD 41E

1978 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

389 mi
Last recorded389 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12441,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPD 41E
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 389 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 374 miles

Direction indicator not working offside rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float lower steering column shaft (2.1.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling lower steering column fouling on bulkhead (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 369 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative switch fault (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour cover missing (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 50 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 49 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,533 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,510 miles

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

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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OPD 41E is a 1978 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,250 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 OPD 41E, 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 48 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPD 41E?

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What year was OPD 41E registered?

OPD 41E is a 1978 Fiat 124, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is OPD 41E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPD 41E shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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