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VFP 696S

1977 Fiat 128

White Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,561 mi
Last recorded60,561 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1977 Fiat 12841,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFP 696S
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,561 miles

front and rear suspension bushes perished.

inner c.v boot leaking,

o.s.f lower ball joint boot split

o.s.r tyre wall perished.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,492 miles

brake master resivor cracked. †n.s.f lower ball joint boot split.o.sf lower ball boot split and perished. †front suspension bushes perished. †o.s.r tyre perished †advance corrision to under side.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,882 miles

accetable corrision underside. †brake reservoir cracked and brittle.

boot rear floor wet.

o.s.f brake binding

o.s.f outer c.v boot perished.

rear suspensionbushes perished.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 58,111 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 58,111 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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VFP 696S is a 1977 Fiat 128 in White with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VFP 696S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFP 696S registered?

VFP 696S is a 1977 Fiat 128, first registered on 18 November 1977.

Is VFP 696S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFP 696S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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