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UPP 485R

1991 Fiat 124

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,125 mi
Last recorded52,125 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12458,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 485R
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Jul 2019 51,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Fail 16 Jul 2018 51,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 15 May 2017 61,079 miles

under body corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 61,079 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under body corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,725 miles

under body corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,394 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,394 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,039 miles

under body corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,915 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,708 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake discs showing corrosion

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play o/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 10 Oct 2007 46,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

PROP SHAFT CENTRE CARRIER IS WORN

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F STEERING IDLER

Pass 3 Aug 2005 45,213 miles

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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UPP 485R is a 1991 Fiat 124 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1991 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 58,799 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPP 485R, 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 35 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPP 485R registered?

UPP 485R is a 1991 Fiat 124, first registered on 17 July 1991.

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