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SWH 601T

1979 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,889 mi
Last recorded52,889 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12458,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 601T
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,889 miles

hand brake effort 16%

left hand drive car

Fail 8 Jun 2006 52,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

hand brake effort 16%

left hand drive car

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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SWH 601T is a 1979 Fiat 124 in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 58,826 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 SWH 601T, 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 47 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 SWH 601T?

You can check the full history of SWH 601T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SWH 601T registered?

SWH 601T is a 1979 Fiat 124, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is SWH 601T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWH 601T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWH 601T have outstanding finance?

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