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YEL 770S

1978 Fiat 124

Cream Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12441,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 770S
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,301 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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YEL 770S is a 1978 Fiat 124 in Cream with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEL 770S, 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 48 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEL 770S registered?

YEL 770S is a 1978 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is YEL 770S safe to buy?

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