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TLY 868R

1977 Fiat 128

Yellow Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Fiat 12841,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLY 868R
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,173 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,620 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 42,076 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,433 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 41,356 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 41,356 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 5 May 2010 40,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 40,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,586 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 40,207 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 40,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,036 miles

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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TLY 868R is a 1977 Fiat 128 in Yellow with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLY 868R, 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

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What year was TLY 868R registered?

TLY 868R is a 1977 Fiat 128, first registered on 4 July 1977.

Is TLY 868R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLY 868R shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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