MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front (1.4.A.2h)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Fiat 124?
Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VUG 162R is a 1998 Fiat 124 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 25,774 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 VUG 162R, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VUG 162R registered?
VUG 162R is a 1998 Fiat 124, first registered on 14 October 1998.
Is VUG 162R safe to buy?
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