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GPB 789V

1980 Fiat 127

Black Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,748 mi
Last recorded56,748 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12745,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPB 789V
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,480 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge (double depth)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

boot laiden

headlight patterns poor

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge (double depth)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter leaking slightly

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,274 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,592 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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GPB 789V is a 1980 Fiat 127 in Black with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 GPB 789V, 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 46 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 GPB 789V registered?

GPB 789V is a 1980 Fiat 127, first registered on 16 January 1980.

Is GPB 789V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPB 789V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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