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SUC 202R

1990 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,620 mi
Last recorded8,620 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12444,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUC 202R
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 8,620 miles

corrosion to offside front suspension turret

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside rear tyre tread cracking/splitting advice change

offside rear tyre tread cracking/splitting advice change

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

vehicle corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 21,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside front suspension turret

nearside rear tyre tread cracking/splitting

offside rear tyre tread cracking/splitting

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

vehicle corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2019 21,179 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside front suspension turret

nearside rear tyre tread cracking/splitting

offside rear tyre tread cracking/splitting

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,179 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body has slight corrosion n/s (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Body has slight corrosion o/s (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,900 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SUC 202R is a 1990 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 44,616 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SUC 202R, 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 36 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUC 202R registered?

SUC 202R is a 1990 Fiat 124, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is SUC 202R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUC 202R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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