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B761 MKP

1985 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,642 mi
Last recorded18,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1985 Fiat 12632,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB761 MKP
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,642 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 18,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Electronic ignition fitted but points still connected allowing open spark when engine running

Pass 16 Jan 2012 16,993 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 16,993 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 14,433 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust pipe hole slightly damged

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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B761 MKP is a 1985 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B761 MKP, 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 B761 MKP registered?

B761 MKP is a 1985 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 May 1985.

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