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RUF 601M

1971 Fiat 128

Green Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,085 mi
Last recorded53,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 601M
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,085 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,398 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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RUF 601M is a 1971 Fiat 128 in Green with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUF 601M, 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 55 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUF 601M?

You can check the full history of RUF 601M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RUF 601M registered?

RUF 601M is a 1971 Fiat 128, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RUF 601M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUF 601M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUF 601M have outstanding finance?

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