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CMA 423S

1978 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12869,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMA 423S
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,608 miles

No rear seats fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,608 miles

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

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,592 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,592 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,648 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 8 Oct 2010 72,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,164 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,834 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,392 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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CMA 423S is a 1978 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CMA 423S, 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

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What year was CMA 423S registered?

CMA 423S is a 1978 Fiat 128, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is CMA 423S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMA 423S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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