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WLJ 983K

1971 Fiat 850

Blue Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,482 mi
Last recorded44,482 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 85060,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 983K
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,482 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 44,480 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 41,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,150 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,050 miles

underseal seal under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,916 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,913 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

STEERING BOX CONTAMINATED WITH OIL/SLIGHT PLAY AND WEAR ON STEERING BOX ARM/ HEADLAMPS L/H/D SHOULD BE R/H/D LAMPS ON A R/H/D CAR ITS ADVISED TO HAVE THEM CHAGED TO COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS

How Reliable is the Fiat 850?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Stop lamp not working 18
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WLJ 983K is a 1971 Fiat 850 in Blue with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 60,718 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 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLJ 983K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Fiat 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WLJ 983K?

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What year was WLJ 983K registered?

WLJ 983K is a 1971 Fiat 850, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WLJ 983K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLJ 983K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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