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C71 YTS

1985 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,304 mi
Last recorded29,304 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Fiat 12632,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC71 YTS
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 29,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot perished but preventing ingress of debree

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot perished but preventing ingress of debree

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 28,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot perished but preventing ingress of debree

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot perished but preventing ingress of debree

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,450 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 28,380 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,303 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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C71 YTS is a 1985 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C71 YTS, 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 C71 YTS registered?

C71 YTS is a 1985 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C71 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C71 YTS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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