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XLJ 950S

1990 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,079 mi
Last recorded88,079 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12444,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 950S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 tyres have slight cracks would recomend replacing them

Fail 9 Apr 2010 88,075 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 tyres have slight cracks would recomend replacing them

Pass 6 May 2009 87,756 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 86,870 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 86,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 85,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 84,995 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 84,995 miles

Centre Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking 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 950S is a 1990 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLJ 950S, 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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What year was XLJ 950S registered?

XLJ 950S is a 1990 Fiat 124, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is XLJ 950S safe to buy?

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