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VUG 162R

1998 Fiat 124

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,654 mi
Last recorded58,654 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12425,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 162R
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 58,654 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,469 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,466 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 58,466 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,066 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,862 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 57,862 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,832 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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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.

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