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YKO 358S

1978 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,465 mi
Last recorded60,465 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12441,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKO 358S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,465 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 60,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both top cambelt wheels are noisy

corrosion forming on floors especially passenger side near seat belt and srivers side near rear lower axle arm mounting.

seat belt bolts are too long on buckles these may tocuh the propshaft and cause a noise

slight play in front suspension joints and bushes.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 58,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,468 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 55,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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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YKO 358S is a 1978 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YKO 358S, 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

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What year was YKO 358S registered?

YKO 358S is a 1978 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YKO 358S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKO 358S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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