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TYU 285M

1973 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,977 mi
Last recorded39,977 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Fiat 12438,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYU 285M
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 39,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 39,306 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 38,764 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,207 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,982 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 37,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,707 miles

exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,426 miles

exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,175 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking accelerator diaphram (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,914 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 36,914 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,216 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 35,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,748 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,850 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 34,849 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brakes binding slightly

alternator rectifier fault charge very low

battery tray rusting

brake compensator poss seized and bushes worn out

carb worn leaking air around spindles causing running on

clutch very heavy

corrosion on drivers floor

exhaust hitting floor and sitting on handbrake cable

front tyres slightly unevenly worn.

gearb box mount soft

o/s handbrake weak

prop donut poor condition

propshaft worn out seat belt bolts long hitting prop

slight play in ball joints and track rod ends wheel bearings have slight play and are slightly noisy.

sump dented slight oil leaks from engine gbox and dif

various welding tto turrets etc cannot be fully assesed due to covering of wax

water pump has play and is slightly noisy

wishbone bushes perished, axle bars perished anti roll bar bushes perished.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,526 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,286 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 34,286 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TYU 285M is a 1973 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 38,489 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 TYU 285M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYU 285M registered?

TYU 285M is a 1973 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is TYU 285M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYU 285M shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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