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N648 JRN

1996 Fiat 127

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12767,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN648 JRN
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,567 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,826 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 90,819 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,760 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,861 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,216 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,874 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,938 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,952 miles

end of exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,613 miles

end of exhaust tail pipe cooroded away

Fail 19 Jun 2007 35,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,067 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,795 miles

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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N648 JRN is a 1996 Fiat 127 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N648 JRN, 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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N648 JRN is a 1996 Fiat 127, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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