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DN51 HTL

2001 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,880 mi
Last recorded118,880 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 HTL
MakeFiat
Model128
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 111,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 111,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,865 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,859 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,869 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 89,754 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,387 miles

air bag light on

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,677 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,063 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 55,526 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 48,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f headlamp in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2006 48,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f headlamp in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2006 48,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f headlamp in poor condition

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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DN51 HTL is a 2001 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN51 HTL, 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 25 years old, this Fiat 128 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN51 HTL registered?

DN51 HTL is a 2001 Fiat 128, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DN51 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 HTL shows 16 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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