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1971 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,541 mi
Last recorded49,541 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 170K
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 48,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 46,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,619 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,417 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,226 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 41,222 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished and tread depths very low

Front inner wings corroded where headlights meet

N/S repeater lamp dim in operation

O/S/F lower suspension arm inner bush badly perished

Rear brake pipe corroded going into car

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,982 miles

nearside front and rear tyres just 1.6mm offside front jacking point starting to corrode.nearside rear wheel rim damaged.offside rear light lens cracked.offside and nearside wheel arches in boot corroded badly.

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,982 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre just 1.6mm in places.offside front jacking point starting to corrode.nearside rear wheel rim damaged.offside rear light lens cracked.offside and nearside rear wheel arches in boot near rear shock absorbers badly corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,715 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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ADD 170K is a 1971 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ADD 170K, 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 55 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ADD 170K is a 1971 Fiat 128, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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