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D520 MVS

1986 Fiat Strada

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,885 mi
Last recorded92,885 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat Strada86,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD520 MVS
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,260 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,004 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 92,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,536 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 91,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,650 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 87,107 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,057 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 85,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 83,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 82,768 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 82,029 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 82,029 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 81,432 miles

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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D520 MVS is a 1986 Fiat Strada in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 86,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D520 MVS, 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 40 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D520 MVS registered?

D520 MVS is a 1986 Fiat Strada, first registered on 8 October 1986.

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