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SFX 602R

1977 Fiat 128

Orange Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,642 mi
Last recorded43,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Fiat 12841,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 602R
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,642 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,533 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,533 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,653 miles

Battery insecure

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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SFX 602R is a 1977 Fiat 128 in Orange with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Fiat 128 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 41,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFX 602R, 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 49 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 SFX 602R?

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What year was SFX 602R registered?

SFX 602R is a 1977 Fiat 128, first registered on 30 March 1977.

Is SFX 602R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFX 602R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFX 602R have outstanding finance?

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