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XAD 850J

1971 Fiat 850

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,817 mi
Last recorded87,817 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1971 Fiat 85060,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAD 850J
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 87,817 miles

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

body corrosion

driver door split

freeplay in both front king pins

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,801 miles

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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XAD 850J is a 1971 Fiat 850 in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAD 850J, 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 XAD 850J?

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What year was XAD 850J registered?

XAD 850J is a 1971 Fiat 850, first registered on 15 March 1971.

Is XAD 850J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAD 850J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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