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BAH 279W

1980 Fiat 127

Silver Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,404 mi
Last recorded55,404 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2014
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12745,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 279W
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2014 55,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear axle different size wheels

Pass 19 Oct 2014 55,404 miles

front and rear axle different size wheels

How Reliable is the Fiat 127?

Based on 1,515 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
1,073
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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BAH 279W is a 1980 Fiat 127 in Silver with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAH 279W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAH 279W registered?

BAH 279W is a 1980 Fiat 127, first registered on 17 September 1980.

Is BAH 279W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAH 279W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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