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B443 TJL

1985 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,477 mi
Last recorded33,477 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Fiat 12632,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB443 TJL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 33,477 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced all lamps dim (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested car cut and failed to start again (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 32,368 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 32,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,630 miles

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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B443 TJL is a 1985 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B443 TJL, 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 B443 TJL registered?

B443 TJL is a 1985 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B443 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B443 TJL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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