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HKY 217N

1975 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,148 mi
Last recorded44,148 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKY 217N
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 39,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,338 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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HKY 217N is a 1975 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HKY 217N, 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 51 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 HKY 217N?

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What year was HKY 217N registered?

HKY 217N is a 1975 Fiat 128, first registered on 23 May 1975.

Is HKY 217N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKY 217N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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