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R64 JHJ

1997 Fiat 127

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,738 mi
Last recorded117,738 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12764,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 JHJ
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 117,738 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 116,090 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 116,090 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 112,738 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 112,736 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,087 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 10,408 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corrosion (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,700 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 102,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,814 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front tyres slightly misshaped

Fail 27 Jun 2018 99,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,726 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 95,726 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,493 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,807 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,351 miles

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

rust to front crossmember

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,739 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 63,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,831 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,838 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,216 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 35,835 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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R64 JHJ is a 1997 Fiat 127 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R64 JHJ, 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 R64 JHJ registered?

R64 JHJ is a 1997 Fiat 127, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R64 JHJ safe to buy?

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