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BLH 322Y

1982 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,124 mi
Last recorded57,124 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Fiat 12635,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 322Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 56,511 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 56,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,297 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 56,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,269 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 56,269 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 55,978 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 55,976 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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BLH 322Y is a 1982 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 35,766 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 BLH 322Y, 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 44 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLH 322Y registered?

BLH 322Y is a 1982 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is BLH 322Y safe to buy?

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