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VLK 618X

1981 Fiat 128

Blue Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,698 mi
Last recorded57,698 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLK 618X
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,698 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 57,684 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O S F Floor repaired from inside

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 57,052 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,636 miles

Front and rear bumpers not fitted

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION AND WEAKNESS

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WING CORRODED

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

STRONG ADVISE:- REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE:- REAR EXHAUST SECTION INSECURE

Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,629 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front and rear bumpers not fitted

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION AND WEAKNESS

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WING CORRODED

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

STRONG ADVISE:- REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE:- REAR EXHAUST SECTION INSECURE

Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,748 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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VLK 618X is a 1981 Fiat 128 in Blue with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLK 618X, 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 45 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 VLK 618X registered?

VLK 618X is a 1981 Fiat 128, first registered on 30 October 1981.

Is VLK 618X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLK 618X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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