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XDY 523T

1979 Fiat 124

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12458,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDY 523T
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,324 miles

offside headlamp security

Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,705 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,122 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Parking brake just inside limits

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 91,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Neaside front tyre 3mm

Parking brake just inside limits

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake just inside limits

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 86,377 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,741 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,720 miles

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

Low efficiency on n/s rear brakes.

front disc slightly corroded.

Pass 7 May 2009 78,057 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,902 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,065 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 61,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

smell of exaust gases in vehicle †bottom rad hose leaking †no rear seat belts fitted

vehicle has high H Cs

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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XDY 523T is a 1979 Fiat 124 in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 58,826 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 XDY 523T, 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 47 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XDY 523T registered?

XDY 523T is a 1979 Fiat 124, first registered on 22 March 1979.

Is XDY 523T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDY 523T shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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