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JDK 53N

1997 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,716 mi
Last recorded91,716 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12427,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDK 53N
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,716 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 91,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,696 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside park brake effort low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,424 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 91,421 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,995 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 90,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 88,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,958 miles

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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JDK 53N is a 1997 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 27,656 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 JDK 53N, 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 29 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 JDK 53N registered?

JDK 53N is a 1997 Fiat 124, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is JDK 53N safe to buy?

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