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ORC 485P

1976 Fiat 124

Black Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,991 mi
Last recorded21,991 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1976 Fiat 12453,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 485P
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,991 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 19,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 17,166 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 17,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front tyres badly worn inner tread

nearside front brake grabbing(v.borderline pass)

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

rear exhaust rubbers perished + splitting

Pass 10 May 2006 15,439 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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ORC 485P is a 1976 Fiat 124 in Black with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 53,743 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 ORC 485P, 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 50 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ORC 485P registered?

ORC 485P is a 1976 Fiat 124, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is ORC 485P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORC 485P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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