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RYR 898Y

1983 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,455 mi
Last recorded29,455 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12491,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYR 898Y
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,981cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 29,455 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 29,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,423 miles

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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RYR 898Y is a 1983 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYR 898Y, 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

How do I check the history of RYR 898Y?

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What year was RYR 898Y registered?

RYR 898Y is a 1983 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RYR 898Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYR 898Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYR 898Y have outstanding finance?

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