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D553 YJX

1987 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

22,827 mi
Last recorded22,827 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Fiat 12634,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 YJX
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 22,827 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking rusted through (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 22,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

play in n/s rear wheel bearing to mot limits.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,887 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 21,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,284 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,258 miles

rust to front panel non prescrribed area.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 21,256 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rust to front panel non prescrribed area.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,227 miles

both outer sills weak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,973 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 18,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,070 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 18,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,842 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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D553 YJX is a 1987 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D553 YJX, 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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D553 YJX is a 1987 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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