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UKJ 29R

1996 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,479 mi
Last recorded68,479 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKJ 29R
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,479 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,244 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 66,236 miles

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

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

various engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,032 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,760 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,530 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,144 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box linkage and idler

Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,546 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 64,533 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

exhaust front mounting broken

main beam tell-tale warning light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2006 63,381 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

propshaft front universal joint has excessive wear

Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,381 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

propshaft front universal joint has excessive wear

Pass 21 Oct 2005 62,413 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust rear rubber mounting split

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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UKJ 29R is a 1996 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKJ 29R, 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 30 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UKJ 29R registered?

UKJ 29R is a 1996 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is UKJ 29R safe to buy?

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