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XPF 17S

1978 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,575 mi
Last recorded36,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12441,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 17S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,196 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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XPF 17S is a 1978 Fiat 124 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPF 17S, 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 XPF 17S?

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What year was XPF 17S registered?

XPF 17S is a 1978 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XPF 17S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPF 17S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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