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TNK 143W

1981 Fiat 127

Orange Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,126 mi
Last recorded36,126 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12740,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNK 143W
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,866 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 35,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,965 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 127?

Based on 1,515 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
1,073
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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TNK 143W is a 1981 Fiat 127 in Orange with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 40,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNK 143W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNK 143W registered?

TNK 143W is a 1981 Fiat 127, first registered on 13 February 1981.

Is TNK 143W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNK 143W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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