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SNR 379X

1981 Fiat 127

Red Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,152 mi
Last recorded37,152 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12740,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNR 379X
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 37,152 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 37,151 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

hazards flash to slow

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,356 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 36,356 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,739 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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SNR 379X is a 1981 Fiat 127 in Red with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 40,719 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 SNR 379X, 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 45 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 SNR 379X registered?

SNR 379X is a 1981 Fiat 127, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is SNR 379X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNR 379X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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