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B565 OAD

1985 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,245 mi
Last recorded63,245 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Fiat 12632,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB565 OAD
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,245 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,234 miles

Front Leaf spring weakened and swelling between leafs

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft to gearbox joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 63,234 miles

Front Leaf spring weakened and swelling between leafs

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft to gearbox joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,194 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,035 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,359 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 62,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,957 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 61,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,867 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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B565 OAD is a 1985 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B565 OAD, 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 B565 OAD registered?

B565 OAD is a 1985 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B565 OAD safe to buy?

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