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FBJ 427T

1979 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,896 mi
Last recorded21,896 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBJ 427T
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,896 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 21,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,700 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 20,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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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FBJ 427T is a 1979 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FBJ 427T, 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 47 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FBJ 427T?

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What year was FBJ 427T registered?

FBJ 427T is a 1979 Fiat 128, first registered on 28 March 1979.

Is FBJ 427T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBJ 427T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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