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R521 UFR

1998 Fiat 127

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12743,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 UFR
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 86,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,534 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

gear box end cover is leaking

n/sf and o/s/f door steps are rusty

Pass 17 May 2019 82,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,278 miles

front cross member corroded

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,278 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,160 miles

offside front chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

slight corrosion sill to floors

Fail 22 Feb 2017 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

slight corrosion sill to floors

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,010 miles

exhaust rusty

front cross member rusty

nearside front jacking point rusted

offside front chassis rusted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust rusty

front cross member rusty

nearside front jacking point rusted

offside front chassis rusted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,451 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,666 miles

exhaust boxes corroded

slight movement front wheel bearings

surface corrosion front inner wings

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight noise on o/s rear bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,772 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,981 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 41,364 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 37,702 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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R521 UFR is a 1998 Fiat 127 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 43,366 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 R521 UFR, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 127 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R521 UFR registered?

R521 UFR is a 1998 Fiat 127, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R521 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 UFR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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