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LUI 617

1977 Fiat 850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,932 mi
Last recorded97,932 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 617
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 97,932 miles

Brakes slightly binding.

Offside front tyre perished and starting to split.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,802 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 91,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 88,662 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly damaged.

Front and rear tyres perished and outer walls starting to split.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight movement in offside front upper suspension arm bush.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 87,640 miles

Both headlamp lenses starting to fade

Indicators flashing slow but acceptable with engine running i.e. about 60 times per minute. Advise possible replacement of relay/flasher module

Minor movement - steering column top bush

Offside outer body sill starting to corrode towards front.

Some movement in both front suspension kingpins. Not considered excessive. Advise to grease.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,729 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,576 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 63,569 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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LUI 617 is a 1977 Fiat 850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LUI 617, 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 49 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 LUI 617 registered?

LUI 617 is a 1977 Fiat 850, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is LUI 617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 617 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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