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MWL 937S

1989 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,212 mi
Last recorded21,212 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12469,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 937S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 21,212 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,910 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2013 18,880 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 145,377 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,869 miles

off side hand brake cable rubbing exhaust

off side rear body lamp not working

Fail 31 Jan 2011 13,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

off side hand brake cable rubbing exhaust

off side rear body lamp not working

Pass 2 Feb 2010 11,541 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 11,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 9,023 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,773 miles

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

handbrake cable fouling on exhaust pipe

offside front wishbone bush slighly deteorated

rear prop shaft uj slightly worn

Fail 3 Jan 2008 6,768 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

handbrake cable fouling on exhaust pipe

nearside rear alloy weights fouling on hub backplate

offside front wishbone bush slighly deteorated

rear prop shaft uj slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 3,509 miles

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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MWL 937S is a 1989 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 69,857 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 MWL 937S, 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 37 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWL 937S is a 1989 Fiat 124, first registered on 14 December 1989.

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