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ADV 351X

1981 Fiat 124

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,384 mi
Last recorded161,384 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12481,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 351X
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2026 161,384 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential, input shaft and axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components, coils, brakes, knuckles, driver shaft body etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 161,276 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 161,065 miles

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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ADV 351X is a 1981 Fiat 124 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 81,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADV 351X, 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 45 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 ADV 351X registered?

ADV 351X is a 1981 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ADV 351X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 351X shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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