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JLN 540K

1971 Fiat 850

Yellow Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,841 mi
Last recorded14,841 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 85060,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLN 540K
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 14,841 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 14,841 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 14,819 miles

Front both brakes have slight restricted movement

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 14,745 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rubbers slightly deterated (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2015 14,509 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2015 14,509 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2014 14,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 May 2014 14,306 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2013 13,953 miles

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 31 May 2012 13,756 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 13,756 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 13,594 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box slight hole in bottom

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,507 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,286 miles

Slight play on nerside front suspension upright

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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JLN 540K is a 1971 Fiat 850 in Yellow with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JLN 540K, 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.

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What year was JLN 540K registered?

JLN 540K is a 1971 Fiat 850, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is JLN 540K safe to buy?

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