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YTA 296L

1972 Fiat 124

White Petrol 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,275 mi
Last recorded96,275 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1972 Fiat 12437,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 296L
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 96,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2008 96,271 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 96,090 miles

as previously advised

Fail 9 Jun 2006 96,090 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bumper insecure

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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YTA 296L is a 1972 Fiat 124 in White with a 1,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 37,408 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 YTA 296L, 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 54 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 YTA 296L registered?

YTA 296L is a 1972 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is YTA 296L safe to buy?

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