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FCY 84W

1980 Fiat 127

Bronze Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,908 mi
Last recorded24,908 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12745,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCY 84W
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,908 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 20 Nov 2008 24,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,266 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 7 Nov 2007 23,258 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,339 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front lower balljoint leaking grease

slight play in nearside section of the steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2005 18,953 miles

suspect filler compound used in offside outer sill,appears to be cosmetic only.

How Reliable is the Fiat 127?

Based on 1,515 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
1,073
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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FCY 84W is a 1980 Fiat 127 in Bronze with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCY 84W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCY 84W registered?

FCY 84W is a 1980 Fiat 127, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is FCY 84W safe to buy?

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