MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear wheel bearing worn close to legal limit.
(7) offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly.
How Reliable is the Fiat 124?
Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VJM 965S is a 1978 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 VJM 965S, 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.
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What year was VJM 965S registered?
VJM 965S is a 1978 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is VJM 965S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VJM 965S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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