Fiat 127
Registered in 1997.
About this model
The Fiat 127 is a supermini car produced by Italian car manufacturer Fiat from 1971 to 1983. It was introduced in 1971 as the replacement for the Fiat 850. Production of the 127 in Italy ended in 1983 following the introduction of its replacement, the Fiat Uno, although the nameplate continued to be used on cars imported from Brazil.
From the Wikipedia article Fiat 127, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1997 2.5 diesel. 3 of 12 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 67% | 2 |
| Visibility | 67% | 2 |
| Lights and electrics | 33% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 33% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A tyre seriously damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 67% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Tyres and wheels — 33% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Lights and electrics — 33% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 67% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen