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P774 RGV

1997 Fiat 127

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,547 mi
Last recorded75,547 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12764,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 RGV
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 75,545 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,479 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

leisure battery box corroded

n/s luggage box corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2024 75,478 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

leisure battery box corroded

n/s luggage box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,137 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake pads on limit

nearside front inner flitch corroded not in prescribed area

tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front inner flitch corroded not prescribed area

Fail 14 Jun 2021 74,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front inner flitch corroded not prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,661 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 72,998 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 70,731 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 70,252 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2016 69,785 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 May 2016 69,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 68,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished iner side walls

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,938 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,131 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,131 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,763 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 39,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,000 miles

front number plate delaminating

nearside front inner cv boot detiorated

oil leak

slight damage os rear bodywork

Fail 11 May 2006 32,983 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate delaminating

oil leak

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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P774 RGV is a 1997 Fiat 127 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,612 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 P774 RGV, 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 29 years old, this Fiat 127 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P774 RGV registered?

P774 RGV is a 1997 Fiat 127, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P774 RGV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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