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N609 HBV

1996 Fiat 127

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,362 mi
Last recorded49,362 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12767,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 HBV
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,362 miles

slight oil and coolant leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 49,362 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil and coolant leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 42,407 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 41,380 miles

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,051 miles

Tyre sidewalls are slightly perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 37,051 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre sidewalls are slightly perished

Pass 11 May 2011 34,601 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 34,601 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 33,788 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,423 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,388 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,388 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,844 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N609 HBV is a 1996 Fiat 127 in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 67,002 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 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N609 HBV, 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 30 years old, this Fiat 127 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N609 HBV is a 1996 Fiat 127, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N609 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N609 HBV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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