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SEP 787Y

1983 Fiat 127

Red Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,197 mi
Last recorded60,197 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12736,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEP 787Y
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 60,197 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 60,197 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

thick covering of underseal on underside of car

Fail 13 May 2013 60,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

thick covering of underseal on underside of car

Pass 3 May 2012 60,196 miles

Oil leak

advise rear brake application slight variance

advise rear tyres sidewalls cracking

advise under bonnet painted with underseal/stone chip?

advise underbody and components coated with protective coating of ?? and smeared with grease

Fail 26 Apr 2012 60,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise direction indicators flashing at about minimum required rate

advise rear brake application slight variance

advise rear tyres sidewalls cracking

advise under bonnet painted with underseal/stone chip?

advise underbody and components coated with protective coating of ?? and smeared with grease

Pass 4 May 2011 64,859 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 64,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 86,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 64,492 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 64,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 64,435 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 43,541 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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SEP 787Y is a 1983 Fiat 127 in Red with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 36,963 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 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SEP 787Y, 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 43 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEP 787Y registered?

SEP 787Y is a 1983 Fiat 127, first registered on 9 May 1983.

Is SEP 787Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEP 787Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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