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RHE 714X

1973 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,057 mi
Last recorded2,057 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1973 Fiat 12438,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHE 714X
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 2,057 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant fan has a missing blade

corrossion forming on front suspension turrets

Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,869 miles

All front and rear suspension bushes/ rubbers worn

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

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

Slight play in balljoints and rose joints

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,157 miles

front wheel bearings slightly rough

front/rear suspension bushes worn

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,157 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearings slightly rough

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,157 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,617 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 87,617 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 79,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 72,022 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 72,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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RHE 714X is a 1973 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 38,489 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 RHE 714X, 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 53 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHE 714X registered?

RHE 714X is a 1973 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is RHE 714X safe to buy?

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