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R699 XBV

1998 Fiat 127

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,263 mi
Last recorded52,263 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12743,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 XBV
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 52,263 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 52,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,858 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front starting to corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front under chassis coroded and been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear all four rear tyres are over 14 years old

Pass 2 Dec 2023 50,452 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 50,441 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 50,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 50,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 45,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 41,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,915 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Slight play in all six wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,390 miles

N/S/F Brake disc inner face slightly corroded.

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

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,417 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 33,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,501 miles

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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R699 XBV is a 1998 Fiat 127 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 43,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R699 XBV, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 127 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R699 XBV registered?

R699 XBV is a 1998 Fiat 127, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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