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GCE 257N

1974 Fiat 128

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,677 mi
Last recorded82,677 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCE 257N
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,677 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 82,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 82,177 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,124 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,375 miles

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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GCE 257N is a 1974 Fiat 128 in Orange with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GCE 257N, 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 52 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of GCE 257N?

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What year was GCE 257N registered?

GCE 257N is a 1974 Fiat 128, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is GCE 257N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCE 257N shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCE 257N have outstanding finance?

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