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UMM 492S

1978 Fiat 128

Orange Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12869,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMM 492S
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,249 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 78,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 77,421 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear seat has not seatbelts

Fail 3 Aug 2012 76,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear seat has not seatbelts

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,711 miles

Both front floors surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside centre floor surface corrosion.

Number plate light's are tempramental but worked at time of test.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,880 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 67,884 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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UMM 492S is a 1978 Fiat 128 in Orange with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 128 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 69,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMM 492S, 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 48 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UMM 492S registered?

UMM 492S is a 1978 Fiat 128, first registered on 5 May 1978.

Is UMM 492S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMM 492S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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