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XLJ 883S

1978 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,230 mi
Last recorded65,230 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12441,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 883S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 65,071 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 65,061 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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XLJ 883S is a 1978 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XLJ 883S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLJ 883S?

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What year was XLJ 883S registered?

XLJ 883S is a 1978 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XLJ 883S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 883S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XLJ 883S have outstanding finance?

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