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JKM 426Y

1983 Fiat 124

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,886 mi
Last recorded87,886 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12491,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 426Y
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 87,886 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres fouling wheel arch liners

Pass 4 Apr 2022 87,613 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 87,613 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,384 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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JKM 426Y is a 1983 Fiat 124 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKM 426Y, 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.

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What year was JKM 426Y registered?

JKM 426Y is a 1983 Fiat 124, first registered on 27 February 1983.

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