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SDO 291J

2001 Fiat 124

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,451 mi
Last recorded55,451 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDO 291J
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 May 2008 55,451 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s handbrake cable close to exhaust system

Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,807 miles

Slight blow on exhaust †n/s top wish bone slight play in bushes †n/s brake clip wrong way round †o/s clip wrong side of pipe but pipe are still sucure †hand brake cable outer pooly rooted and touching exhaust † †

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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SDO 291J is a 2001 Fiat 124 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SDO 291J, 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 25 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 SDO 291J?

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What year was SDO 291J registered?

SDO 291J is a 2001 Fiat 124, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is SDO 291J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDO 291J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDO 291J have outstanding finance?

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