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BAP 972K

1971 Fiat 850

Yellow Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,822 mi
Last recorded65,822 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Fiat 85060,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAP 972K
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 65,818 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 65,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 65,796 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 65,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2017 65,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,523 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,437 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,173 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,127 miles

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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BAP 972K is a 1971 Fiat 850 in Yellow with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAP 972K, 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

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What year was BAP 972K registered?

BAP 972K is a 1971 Fiat 850, first registered on 25 August 1971.

Is BAP 972K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAP 972K shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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