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VRC 747M

1971 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,365 mi
Last recorded73,365 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRC 747M
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,180 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,304 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,111 miles

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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VRC 747M is a 1971 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRC 747M, 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 55 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRC 747M?

You can check the full history of VRC 747M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VRC 747M registered?

VRC 747M is a 1971 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VRC 747M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRC 747M shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRC 747M have outstanding finance?

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