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A126 PND

1985 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Fiat 12632,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA126 PND
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 97,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,901 miles

Nearside Front axle kingpin has slight play will need further investigation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle kingpin has slight play will need further investigation

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bench seat loose

fuel tank retaining bolt broken

Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,896 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front axle kingpin has slight play will need further investigation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle kingpin has slight play will need further investigation

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bench seat loose

fuel tank retaining bolt broken

Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front axle kingpin has slight play will need further investigation

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front axle kingpin has slight play will need further investigation

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear bench seat is loose

blue tell tale does not illuminate on full beam

both headlight inners corroded

front leaf spring corroded

fuel tank retaining bolt broken

headlamp beam convertors on time of test

nearside and offside handbrake cables have bracket located next to them. will need further investigation as what these do.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front axle kingpin has slight play will need further investigation

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front axle kingpin has slight play will need further investigation

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear bench seat is loose

blue tell tale does not illuminate on full beam

both headlight inners corroded

front leaf spring corroded

fuel tank retaining bolt broken

nearside and offside handbrake cables have bracket located next to them. will need further investigation as what these do.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 97,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 97,304 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,610 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,253 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 96,253 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Fiat 126?

Based on 7,746 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 386
position lamp(s) not working 342
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Stop lamp not working 281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 275
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A126 PND is a 1985 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1985 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 32,371 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 126 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A126 PND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 126 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 41 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A126 PND registered?

A126 PND is a 1985 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A126 PND safe to buy?

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