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GIG 4089

1996 Fiat 127

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

92,210 mi
Last recorded92,210 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12767,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4089
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,210 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reverse lamp inop

wiring insecure under the bonnet

Pass 30 Apr 2025 92,018 miles

2 x n/s side marker lamps inop

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

radiator mounts deteriorated

wiring insecure under the bonnet

Fail 26 Mar 2025 92,018 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes at n/s/r corner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes at o/s/r corner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 x n/s side marker lamps inop

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,330 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 91,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box rear tail pipe hold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 90,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,027 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded not hold

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 86,896 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 82,274 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MAIN LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,339 miles

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

hand brake efforts just met

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,901 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,718 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,094 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,234 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 48,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,463 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 45,462 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,461 miles

Centre Rear Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,724 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

interaction at rear toing board lamp

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,728 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,437 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 37,437 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,951 miles

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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GIG 4089 is a 1996 Fiat 127 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1996 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 67,002 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 GIG 4089, 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 30 years old, this Fiat 127 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GIG 4089 is a 1996 Fiat 127, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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