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PNW 778G

1968 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1968 Fiat 12465,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNW 778G
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,438cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,435 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear rear arch corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2022 65,435 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear rear arch corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,336 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undercarriage undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,134 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Feb 2020 65,134 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,120 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 64,087 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 64,087 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,984 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 63,984 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,549 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 63,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,218 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 63,217 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 62,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perish

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perish

Fail 19 Jul 2013 62,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front & offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perish

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,363 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres perished and splitting

offside front inner arch/sill end cap corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,583 miles

all tyres perished and splitting

nearside front chassis corroded in non prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2010 61,581 miles

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

all tyres perished and splitting

floors and sills corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres heavily perished and splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2007 60,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,574 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 59,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PNW 778G is a 1968 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1968 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,134 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 PNW 778G, 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 58 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNW 778G registered?

PNW 778G is a 1968 Fiat 124, first registered on 8 August 1968.

Is PNW 778G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNW 778G shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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