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GBM 519Y

1983 Fiat 127

Blue Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,821 mi
Last recorded26,821 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12736,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBM 519Y
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 26,821 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,516 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole by inner sill however not within 30cm of any mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside by rear shock mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 26,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded on inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion in inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 24,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 24,252 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 23,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 22,243 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 21,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,972 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 20,824 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,718 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 20,718 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,598 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 20,594 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

clutch sliping

water pump leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2007 20,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,542 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front slight bind on brake

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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GBM 519Y is a 1983 Fiat 127 in Blue with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1983 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 36,963 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 GBM 519Y, 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 43 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBM 519Y registered?

GBM 519Y is a 1983 Fiat 127, first registered on 22 March 1983.

Is GBM 519Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBM 519Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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