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JLA 214K

1971 Fiat 850

Cream Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,447 mi
Last recorded68,447 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 Fiat 85060,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLA 214K
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,986 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 67,986 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 67,873 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 67,391 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 67,056 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 67,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat 850?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Stop lamp not working 18
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JLA 214K is a 1971 Fiat 850 in Cream with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 60,718 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 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLA 214K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLA 214K registered?

JLA 214K is a 1971 Fiat 850, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is JLA 214K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLA 214K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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