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RYP 847Y

1983 Fiat 124

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

171,777 mi
Last recorded171,777 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12491,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 847Y
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 171,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 171,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 171,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Mounting bracket fixings corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 171,577 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 171,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 171,499 miles

offside rear brake binding

Fail 30 Jun 2020 171,498 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Apr 2019 171,249 miles

offside rear brake binding

Pass 26 Apr 2018 170,623 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 170,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 170,096 miles

fuel pump to fuel filter hose perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 168,673 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 168,670 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 168,265 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 168,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 168,093 miles

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

play in nearside front suspension upper wishbone rear bush

Fail 12 Sep 2012 168,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

play in nearside front suspension upper wishbone, rear bush

Pass 8 Sep 2011 166,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 166,014 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 166,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 166,007 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear wheels inner bead rims slightly distorted

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower effort - offside handbrake

Lower effort- nearside rear footbrake

Nearside front brake hose may be seeping fluid under sustained pressure, (see also failure items)

Rear foot brakes 'imballance'

Screen washers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 164,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 162,154 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 162,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 159,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 157,319 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 157,319 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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RYP 847Y is a 1983 Fiat 124 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1983 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 91,474 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYP 847Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 43 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYP 847Y registered?

RYP 847Y is a 1983 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RYP 847Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYP 847Y shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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