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EFR 714W

1980 Fiat 128

Green Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,902 mi
Last recorded31,902 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFR 714W
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2008 31,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside rear lens cracked (not showing white light to rear)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 31,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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EFR 714W is a 1980 Fiat 128 in Green with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFR 714W, 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 46 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFR 714W registered?

EFR 714W is a 1980 Fiat 128, first registered on 28 August 1980.

Is EFR 714W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFR 714W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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