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XVW 816X

1981 Fiat 127

Blue Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,130 mi
Last recorded7,130 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12740,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVW 816X
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 7,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 7,123 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 7,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,406 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat 127?

Based on 1,515 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
1,073
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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XVW 816X is a 1981 Fiat 127 in Blue with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 40,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVW 816X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XVW 816X registered?

XVW 816X is a 1981 Fiat 127, first registered on 30 December 1981.

Is XVW 816X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVW 816X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVW 816X have outstanding finance?

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