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ALV 132K

1971 Fiat 850

Yellow Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,876 mi
Last recorded65,876 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Fiat 85060,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALV 132K
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 65,876 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,841 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play to top of steering column

Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,841 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,790 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 65,790 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in n/s kingpin

slight play in steering column bush

How Reliable is the Fiat 850?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Stop lamp not working 18
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ALV 132K is a 1971 Fiat 850 in Yellow with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 60,718 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 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALV 132K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALV 132K?

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What year was ALV 132K registered?

ALV 132K is a 1971 Fiat 850, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is ALV 132K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALV 132K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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