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SCA 928L

1973 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,397 mi
Last recorded7,397 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Fiat 12438,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 928L
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 7,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 7,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 6,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 5,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 4,804 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 4,451 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 4,048 miles

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust box has small hole

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear brake plate has slight damage

Fail 27 Jun 2016 4,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate has slight damage

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear exhaust box has small hole

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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SCA 928L is a 1973 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SCA 928L, 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 SCA 928L registered?

SCA 928L is a 1973 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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