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SPE 133L

1973 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,654 mi
Last recorded56,654 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Fiat 12438,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 133L
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,654 miles

Nearside Rear backing plate damp,poss halfshaft oil seal weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in nearside front steering idler

play in steering column top bearing

Fail 25 Nov 2024 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate damp,poss halfshaft oil seal weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in nearside front steering idler

play in steering column top bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

flexi fuel pipes from tank to hard lines deteriorating

play in nearside front steering idler

play in steering column top bearing

propshaft doughnut rubber deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside rear brake backing plate damp.poss half shaft oil seal leaking

play in nearside front steering idler

propshaft doughnut rubber deteriorating

vehicle corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2022 56,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside rear brake backing plate damp.poss half shaft oil seal leaking

play in nearside front steering idler

propshaft doughnut rubber deteriorating

vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,113 miles

nearside rear brake backing plate damp poss half shaft oil seal leaking

oil leak

play in nearside steering idler

play in steering column top bearing/bush

propshaft doughnut rubber deteriorating

vehicle corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2021 56,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake backing plate damp poss half shaft oil seal leaking

oil leak

play in nearside steering idler

play in steering column top bearing/bush

propshaft doughnut rubber deteriorating

vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,988 miles

nearside rear brake backing plate damp .poss halfshaft oil seal leaking

oil leaks

play in nearside front steering idler

play in steering column top bearing/bush

propshaft doughnut rubber deteriorating

slight bind from nearside rear brake

vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,844 miles

nearside front brake bind

nearside rear brake back plate damp . poss half shaft oil seal leak

oil leak

play in nearside front steering idler

play in steering column top bearing/bush

vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,739 miles

oil leak

nearside rear brake back plate damp ,possible half shaft oil seal leaking

play in steering column top bearing/bush

rubbing mark to offside front brake hose ,no rubbing found during test

vehicle corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2018 55,739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate damp ,possible half shaft oil seal leaking

oil leak

play in steering column top bearing/bush

rubbing mark to offside front brake hose ,no rubbing found during test

vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,600 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly ruff

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,651 miles

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

diff seal seeping

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

prophaft donut beginning to perish

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,553 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox, and rear diff

slight play at steering idler

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,065 miles

corrosion forming to front suspension turrets

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,984 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 50,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,611 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,197 miles

Corrosion forming on nearside and offside suspension turrets. Slight play in steering idler.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,558 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2008 44,575 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,290 miles

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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SPE 133L is a 1973 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 38,489 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SPE 133L, 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.

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What year was SPE 133L registered?

SPE 133L is a 1973 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is SPE 133L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPE 133L shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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