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DRS 234L

2011 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,501 mi
Last recorded70,501 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 234L
MakeFiat
Model128
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 77,277 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front brake gripping slightly

play on inner end of offside steering track rod

Fail 5 Jun 2012 77,277 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front brake gripping slightly

play on inner end of offside steering track rod

Pass 12 May 2011 69,520 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 69,206 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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DRS 234L is a 2011 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DRS 234L, 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 15 years old, this Fiat 128 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DRS 234L registered?

DRS 234L is a 2011 Fiat 128, first registered on 21 February 2011.

Is DRS 234L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 234L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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