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WUU 799S

1978 Fiat 128

White Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,072 mi
Last recorded79,072 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12869,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUU 799S
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,479 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,840 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 14,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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WUU 799S is a 1978 Fiat 128 in White with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 128 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 69,741 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 WUU 799S, 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 48 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WUU 799S?

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What year was WUU 799S registered?

WUU 799S is a 1978 Fiat 128, first registered on 28 June 1978.

Is WUU 799S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUU 799S shows 4 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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