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DHN 861T

1979 Fiat 124

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,162 mi
Last recorded63,162 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12458,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 861T
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 62,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 62,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg (brake fluid residue)

Nearside Rear brake drum, light misting of oil

Pass 8 Aug 2023 61,775 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 61,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Securing nut on ball joint loose. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak from front of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S lower arm, inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S and O/S tyres low on inner edges

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear N/S and O/S tyres low on inner edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 61,567 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog lead attachment stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

both sides front shock absorber lower bush is perished

both sides upper and lower front suspension arm inner bushes are perished

Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

damage to nearside front chassis rail/inner wing

exhaust blow from manifold area

exhaust rear box mounting rubbers worn

nearside and offside front suspension bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre tread distorted

offside front tyre tread distorted

offside rear tyre has marks to sidewalls indicating tyre has been run flat

oil leak

signs of nearside front tyre rubbing on inner arch , no rubbing found during test

steering roughness from lock to lock

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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DHN 861T is a 1979 Fiat 124 in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DHN 861T, 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

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What year was DHN 861T registered?

DHN 861T is a 1979 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is DHN 861T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHN 861T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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