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OLW 716P

1991 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,130 mi
Last recorded10,130 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12458,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 716P
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 10,130 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 947 miles

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 27 Jan 2017 945 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated when brakes fully applied (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 364 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,950 miles

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

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

advise nearside handbrake alot weaker than offside

Fail 26 Mar 2012 99,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise nearside handbrake alot weaker than offside

Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 99,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 99,750 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,377 miles

front suspention arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement †rear suspention arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement †no rear seat belts fitted †lower wishbone arms spaced out with washers

stone chip in windscreen zone a

Fail 29 Mar 2007 99,374 miles

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

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

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

emissions test not carried out as car stoped runnin when carring out emissions test !!!!

lower wish bone arms spaced out with washers

no rear seat belts fitted

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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OLW 716P is a 1991 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 58,799 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 OLW 716P, 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 35 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLW 716P registered?

OLW 716P is a 1991 Fiat 124, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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The MOT history for OLW 716P shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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