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JBW 840Y

1983 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,094 mi
Last recorded27,094 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12491,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 840Y
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 27,094 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticking in (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlight beam deflectors fitted

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 27,090 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticking in (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 27,958 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,757 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 28 Jun 2017 26,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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JBW 840Y is a 1983 Fiat 124 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 91,474 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 JBW 840Y, 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 43 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBW 840Y?

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What year was JBW 840Y registered?

JBW 840Y is a 1983 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JBW 840Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 840Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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