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FTM 403L

1991 Fiat 124

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,532 mi
Last recorded85,532 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12458,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 403L
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,532 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 85,532 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height height & width is too small (6.3.4a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 84,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 84,017 miles

nsf + osf beam image slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2013 83,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

speedo illmination slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 83,167 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

speedo illmination slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2012 82,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 82,396 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 82,389 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

osr pad low

Pass 27 Jun 2009 79,993 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2008 79,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 78,931 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 78,234 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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FTM 403L is a 1991 Fiat 124 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 58,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FTM 403L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 35 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTM 403L registered?

FTM 403L is a 1991 Fiat 124, first registered on 7 March 1991.

Is FTM 403L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 403L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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