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VRB 944N

1974 Fiat 850

Green Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,777 mi
Last recorded41,777 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRB 944N
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,740 miles

free play at steering wheel on limit

n/s kingpin worn to limit

o/s and n/s sills in poor condition

steering idler bushes starting to split

Fail 16 Apr 2015 40,740 miles

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

free play at steering wheel on limit

n/s kingpin worn to limit

o/s and n/s sills in poor condition

steering idler bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,882 miles

free play at steering wheel

free play in steering box

n/s king pin worn to limit

o/s and n/s sills in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2014 39,861 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

free play at steering wheel

free play in steering box

n/s front road wheel rim distorted

n/s king pin worn to limit

n/s steering idler bushes worn to limit

o/s and n/s sills in poor condition

o/s front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,737 miles

n/s /f n/s/f wheel bearing has exessive play f

Fail 11 Mar 2008 38,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s /f n/s/f wheel bearing has exessive play f

Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,683 miles

steering idler slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,720 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 850?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Stop lamp not working 18
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VRB 944N is a 1974 Fiat 850 in Green with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Fiat 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRB 944N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 52 years old, this Fiat 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRB 944N?

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What year was VRB 944N registered?

VRB 944N is a 1974 Fiat 850, first registered on 11 September 1974.

Is VRB 944N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRB 944N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRB 944N have outstanding finance?

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