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SFK 402K

1971 Fiat 850

Yellow Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,696 mi
Last recorded79,696 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Fiat 85060,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFK 402K
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,696 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 79,693 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,309 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,447 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 78,447 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,372 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

alltyres cracked and perished

near/side steering idler arm bush torn and split

very slight play in off/side wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jul 2014 77,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

alltyres cracked and perished

near/side steering idler arm bush torn and split

very slight play in off/side wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Fiat 850?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Stop lamp not working 18
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SFK 402K is a 1971 Fiat 850 in Yellow with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 60,718 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 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFK 402K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFK 402K?

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What year was SFK 402K registered?

SFK 402K is a 1971 Fiat 850, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is SFK 402K safe to buy?

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