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FTW 509Y

1982 Fiat 127

Blue Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,895 mi
Last recorded74,895 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 Fiat 12733,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTW 509Y
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 74,895 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 74,892 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

oil leak

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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FTW 509Y is a 1982 Fiat 127 in Blue with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 33,516 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 FTW 509Y, 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 44 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 FTW 509Y registered?

FTW 509Y is a 1982 Fiat 127, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is FTW 509Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTW 509Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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