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TTB 479S

1977 Fiat 128

Yellow Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,890 mi
Last recorded48,890 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1977 Fiat 12841,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTB 479S
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 48,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,703 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 37,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 33,111 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 33,111 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,532 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 28,532 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,527 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,454 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2013 17,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,244 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 17,244 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,766 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 13,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,560 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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TTB 479S is a 1977 Fiat 128 in Yellow with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TTB 479S, 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.

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What year was TTB 479S registered?

TTB 479S is a 1977 Fiat 128, first registered on 16 September 1977.

Is TTB 479S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTB 479S shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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