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BRX 56T

1979 Fiat 124

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,475 mi
Last recorded68,475 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12458,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 56T
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 67,908 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 67,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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BRX 56T is a 1979 Fiat 124 in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 58,826 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRX 56T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 47 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRX 56T?

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What year was BRX 56T registered?

BRX 56T is a 1979 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BRX 56T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRX 56T 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.

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