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A308 GGU

1984 Fiat 127

Black Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,468 mi
Last recorded9,468 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA308 GGU
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 9,468 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 9,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 9,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 9,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 9,083 miles

Headlamp Main beam tell tail

Fail 18 Jun 2019 9,083 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp Main beam tell tail

Offside Side repeater not working

Pass 8 Mar 2018 9,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 9,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 8,931 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 8,840 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 8,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 7,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 7,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 7,216 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 7,215 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2007 3,910 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 9,604 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,166 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 4,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A308 GGU is a 1984 Fiat 127 in Black with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

The most common reason a Fiat 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A308 GGU, 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 42 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A308 GGU is a 1984 Fiat 127, first registered on 27 February 1984.

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