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SVR 686W

1981 Fiat 124

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,378 mi
Last recorded14,378 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12481,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 686W
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 14,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 12,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 10,735 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 10,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 7,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 5,352 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 5,352 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 4,822 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,790 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 98,425 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,081 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 98,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working with lights on (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Movement in steering box components

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 98,079 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box fractured (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 39 % (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak gear oil ()

gear box / engine mount fault ?

ignition switch faulty

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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SVR 686W is a 1981 Fiat 124 in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 81,684 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 SVR 686W, 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 45 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVR 686W registered?

SVR 686W is a 1981 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is SVR 686W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 686W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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