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ABM 339B

1997 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,362 mi
Last recorded42,362 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 339B
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,146 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,705 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 41,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front king pin slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,667 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 41,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2008 41,597 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,550 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 128?

Based on 569 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13
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ABM 339B is a 1997 Fiat 128 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Fiat 128 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABM 339B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 128 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat 128 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABM 339B registered?

ABM 339B is a 1997 Fiat 128, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is ABM 339B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 339B shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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