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D468 VEY

1987 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,413 mi
Last recorded33,413 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Fiat 12634,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD468 VEY
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,273 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 33,273 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 33,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on front jacking points

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/r chassis at bumper mounting point corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,824 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r and o/s/f jacking points corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2009 31,824 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r and o/s/f jacking points corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,274 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r wheel rim hase some corrosion

n/s/r jacking point corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r wheel rim hase some corrosion

n/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,560 miles

inner rims on all four wheels have some corrosion

n/s floor has a hole outside prescribed area

o/s/f wing has a small hole

Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,763 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,763 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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D468 VEY is a 1987 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D468 VEY, 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 D468 VEY registered?

D468 VEY is a 1987 Fiat 126, first registered on 19 February 1987.

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