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BVV 81S

1978 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,794 mi
Last recorded35,794 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12869,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV 81S
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,794 miles

All tyres cracking on edges

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

No bonnet fitted at time of test

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to most of the body

Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,794 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres cracking on edges

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

No bonnet fitted at time of test

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to most of the body

Fail 26 Jun 2007 35,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

several rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2005 2,825 miles

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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BVV 81S is a 1978 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BVV 81S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BVV 81S?

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What year was BVV 81S registered?

BVV 81S is a 1978 Fiat 128, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is BVV 81S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVV 81S shows 4 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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