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JGJ 796T

1979 Fiat 127

Green Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

21,617 mi
Last recorded21,617 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12749,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 796T
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 May 2006 21,617 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nearside door mirror missing

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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JGJ 796T is a 1979 Fiat 127 in Green with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,091 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 JGJ 796T, 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 47 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGJ 796T registered?

JGJ 796T is a 1979 Fiat 127, first registered on 2 May 1979.

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