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L88 UGO

1998 Fiat 127

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,451 mi
Last recorded69,451 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12743,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 UGO
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 69,451 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 68,744 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 65,519 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 65,517 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position wont open (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner step hold (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger hold (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 64,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 63,996 miles

Nearside Front inner step soft

Fail 17 May 2022 63,993 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner step soft

Pass 28 Apr 2021 63,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,543 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 61,543 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step holed at (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 60,580 miles

Front both jacking points corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 56,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,089 miles

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

advisory exhaust slight corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,713 miles

Various brake pipes covered with grease, cannot inspect properly

Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Various brake pipes covered with grease, cannot inspect properly

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,569 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,531 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,483 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,768 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 42,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,839 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 34,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,522 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,917 miles

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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L88 UGO is a 1998 Fiat 127 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 43,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L88 UGO, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 127 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L88 UGO registered?

L88 UGO is a 1998 Fiat 127, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is L88 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 UGO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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