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SUC 253R

1993 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,725 mi
Last recorded41,725 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat 12439,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUC 253R
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,725 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 41,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 41,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 40,778 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 40,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,211 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,211 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,003 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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SUC 253R is a 1993 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 39,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 SUC 253R, 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 33 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 SUC 253R?

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What year was SUC 253R registered?

SUC 253R is a 1993 Fiat 124, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is SUC 253R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUC 253R 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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