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TDK 235S

1978 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12441,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 235S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,704 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 76,021 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 76,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,692 miles

Comment near side rear tail lamp broken.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 75,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Comment near side rear tail lamp broken.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,019 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all steering joint boots split all ball joints on suspension arms have slight play

o/s/f tyre perished n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Feb 2008 75,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,017 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 75,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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TDK 235S is a 1978 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,250 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 TDK 235S, 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 48 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 TDK 235S registered?

TDK 235S is a 1978 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is TDK 235S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDK 235S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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