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TJT 266R

1998 Fiat 124

Green Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,665 mi
Last recorded26,665 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12425,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 266R
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,665 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 26,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,653 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 26,647 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 26,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,722 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,986 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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TJT 266R is a 1998 Fiat 124 in Green with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 25,774 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 TJT 266R, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TJT 266R is a 1998 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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