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VMP 101S

1990 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

35,349 mi
Last recorded35,349 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12444,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 101S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 35,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight misfire tickover

small amount of corrosion at nearside inner wing panel

Fail 13 Sep 2014 34,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight misfire tickover

small amount of corrosion at nearside inner wing panel

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,908 miles

corrosion holes at n/s/f flitch,both outer sills covered by full length cover panels,o/s/r lower spring seat corroding.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 33,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion holes at n/s/f flitch,both outer sills covered by full length cover panels,o/s/r lower spring seat corroding.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,471 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 33,469 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,244 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,823 miles

slight play in steering idler,o/s/f bump stop mount corroding.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in steering idler,o/s/f bump stop mounting corroding badly.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,547 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 27,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,692 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexy brake hoses would benefit from repositioning

corrosion in brake pipes

deterioration in all front wishbone bushes

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

parking brake efficiency only 19% (would benefit from further attention)

steering stiff

welding repairs heaily under sealed

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2006 23,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front flexi brake hoses would benefit from repositioning

corrosion in brake pipes

deteriration in all front wishbone bushes

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

near side front tyre worn very low

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2006 23,357 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexy brake hoses would benefit from repositioning

corrosion in brake pipes

deterioration in all front wishbone bushes

excessive corrosion nearside front chassis out rigger rear end (just out side testible area) recommend attention

excessive corrosion offside front wheel arch area rear end (just out side testible area) recommend welding

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering stiff

unable to see most of offside floor, and vehicle is heavily under sealed in places

wiper blades in poor condition

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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VMP 101S is a 1990 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1990 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 44,616 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 VMP 101S, 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 36 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VMP 101S is a 1990 Fiat 124, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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