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PHJ 761K

1972 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,730 mi
Last recorded46,730 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Fiat 12437,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 761K
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 45,743 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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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PHJ 761K is a 1972 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHJ 761K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PHJ 761K?

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What year was PHJ 761K registered?

PHJ 761K is a 1972 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is PHJ 761K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 761K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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