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S352 LHG

1998 Fiat 127

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,473 mi
Last recorded49,473 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12743,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 LHG
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,473 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 49,473 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,124 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2022 47,124 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X3 wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective X3 Rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,843 miles

Nearside mirror outer casing missing

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens has water in

Nearside mirror outer casing missing

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all front suspension parts going rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2019 41,993 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension parts going rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,675 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust rubbers broken.

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 38,675 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust rubbers broken.

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 35,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,809 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 34,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,762 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 27,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 22,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all wheel bearings have minor play

Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,526 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all wheel bearings have minor play

Fail 26 Oct 2012 22,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,511 miles

battery insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,494 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 22,494 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,274 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,233 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,074 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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S352 LHG is a 1998 Fiat 127 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 43,366 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 S352 LHG, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 127 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S352 LHG is a 1998 Fiat 127, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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