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LGM 712W

1981 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12481,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGM 712W
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 82,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 82,532 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,170 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,170 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,902 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,829 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,737 miles

Hand brake cable fouling exhaust

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 80,737 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Hand brake cable fouling exhaust

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,676 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 79,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,038 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2007 78,815 miles
Fail 27 May 2007 78,805 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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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LGM 712W is a 1981 Fiat 124 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 81,684 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 LGM 712W, 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 45 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 LGM 712W registered?

LGM 712W is a 1981 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LGM 712W safe to buy?

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