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D406 XNU

1987 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,397 mi
Last recorded37,397 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat 12634,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD406 XNU
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 37,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 37,267 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 36,955 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 35,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 35,234 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 35,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Warning light is on when the fog light is off and goes out when the fog light illuminates (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2015 35,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,194 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 35,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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D406 XNU is a 1987 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 34,415 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 D406 XNU, 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 39 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D406 XNU registered?

D406 XNU is a 1987 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 June 1987.

Is D406 XNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D406 XNU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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