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RBY 631K

1972 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,468 mi
Last recorded22,468 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1972 Fiat 12437,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 631K
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 22,468 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 22,421 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,455 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to vehicle on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Sep 2010 19,922 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to vehicle on underside of vehicle

long travel on footbrake pedal

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,757 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 19,757 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside lower suspension ball joint boot split

Nearside outer track rod end ball joint boot split.

Nearside rear wheel has slight restricted movement

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside lower suspension ball joint boot split

Nearside outer track rod end ball joint boot split.

Nearside rear wheel has slight restricted movement

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,157 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 19,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,502 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 16,476 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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RBY 631K is a 1972 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RBY 631K, 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.

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What year was RBY 631K registered?

RBY 631K is a 1972 Fiat 124, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is RBY 631K safe to buy?

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