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D179 KMG

1987 Fiat Strada

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,318 mi
Last recorded120,318 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Fiat Strada91,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD179 KMG
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 120,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 119,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 119,451 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 117,279 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 116,304 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 116,295 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 114,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 114,221 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Strada?

Based on 1,404 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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D179 KMG is a 1987 Fiat Strada in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 91,817 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 Strada fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D179 KMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D179 KMG registered?

D179 KMG is a 1987 Fiat Strada, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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