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B881 YOS

1985 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB881 YOS
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 98,414 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 25,658 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 25,658 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front track control arm anti roll bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both track rod ends lock nuts loose

Nearside Inner Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed n/s inner door handle not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside n/s wiper arm insecure

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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B881 YOS is a 1985 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B881 YOS, 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 41 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B881 YOS registered?

B881 YOS is a 1985 Fiat 128, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B881 YOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B881 YOS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B881 YOS have outstanding finance?

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