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J27 MXJ

2017 Fiat 124

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,047 mi
Last recorded74,047 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 12421,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 MXJ
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 74,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 71,435 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 71,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,061 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 56,603 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,158 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 53,157 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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J27 MXJ is a 2017 Fiat 124 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 21,847 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J27 MXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J27 MXJ registered?

J27 MXJ is a 2017 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is J27 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 MXJ 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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