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RUD 427T

1978 Fiat 128

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12869,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUD 427T
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,402 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 128?

Based on 569 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13
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RUD 427T is a 1978 Fiat 128 in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 128 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 69,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 128 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUD 427T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 128 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUD 427T registered?

RUD 427T is a 1978 Fiat 128, first registered on 21 November 1978.

Is RUD 427T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUD 427T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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