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YJW 406T

1979 Fiat 128

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,867 mi
Last recorded4,867 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJW 406T
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 4,867 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2016 4,866 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gear box ()

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2015 3,675 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 3,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 3,618 miles

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

n/s/f tyre small bulge and cracking on inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2014 3,614 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre small bulge and cracking on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 3,601 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 3,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2009 3,592 miles

headlamps slightly dim/weak

stop lamps weak

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside and structure has welded repairs,weather-proofed in places

washer jets poor

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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YJW 406T is a 1979 Fiat 128 in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YJW 406T, 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 47 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJW 406T registered?

YJW 406T is a 1979 Fiat 128, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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