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D437 JVG

1987 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

29,111 mi
Last recorded29,111 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Fiat 12634,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD437 JVG
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 29,111 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 28,884 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,710 miles

Rear brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 27,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front suspension bushes are deteriorated,but none have excessive movement.

slight corrosion appearing in places on vehicle underside

Fail 26 Sep 2016 25,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all front suspension bushes are deteriorated,but none have excessive movement.

slight corrosion appearing in places on vehicle underside

Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,897 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 21,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,092 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 21,088 miles

Inner Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,537 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,131 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 19,110 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,905 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 16,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 14,787 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,787 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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D437 JVG is a 1987 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 D437 JVG, 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.

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What year was D437 JVG registered?

D437 JVG is a 1987 Fiat 126, first registered on 18 June 1987.

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