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LGF 940T

1979 Fiat 124

Beige Petrol 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12458,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGF 940T
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,487 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 81,487 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 80,406 miles

Front tyres unevenly worn.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,406 miles

Front tyres unevenly worn.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LGF 940T is a 1979 Fiat 124 in Beige with a 1,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 58,826 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGF 940T, 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 47 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGF 940T registered?

LGF 940T is a 1979 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is LGF 940T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGF 940T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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