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ATA 680T

1978 Fiat 128

Green Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,631 mi
Last recorded37,631 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12869,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATA 680T
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2018 37,621 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Ehaust rerar section rubbing on fuel tank

Rear tyres lightly perished

Fail 21 Feb 2008 37,576 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Ehaust rerar section rubbing on fuel tank

Rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s and o/s/rear tyres perishing

rusty o/s/front lower wing and door.Rusty n/s and o/s/rear wheel arches.Previous repairs to n/s and o/s/rear inner arches [rusty]

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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ATA 680T is a 1978 Fiat 128 in Green with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 128 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 69,741 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 128 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ATA 680T, 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 48 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ATA 680T registered?

ATA 680T is a 1978 Fiat 128, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is ATA 680T safe to buy?

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