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R877 MSR

1997 Fiat 127

Cream Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,739 mi
Last recorded35,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12764,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 MSR
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,739 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 35,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,801 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 29,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,636 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,962 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,777 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,039 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 19,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,348 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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R877 MSR is a 1997 Fiat 127 in Cream with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R877 MSR, 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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R877 MSR is a 1997 Fiat 127, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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