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D901 HFB

1987 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,563 mi
Last recorded43,563 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Fiat 12634,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD901 HFB
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,563 miles

handbrake travel starting to get high

rear suspension components starting to corrode

slight noise coming from both rear wheel bearings/driveshafts

slight oil leaks

slight play to both front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Aug 2007 43,563 miles

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

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

engine mis-firing

handbrake travel starting to get high

rear suspension components starting to corrode

slight imbalance to front brakes by 20%

slight noise coming from both rear wheel bearings/driveshafts

slight oil leaks

slight play to both front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,452 miles

all suspension starting to corrode

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

rear diff support bushes split

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2006 43,452 miles

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

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

all suspension corroded

both rear wheel bearings starting to rumble

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

rear diff support bushes worn

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2005 43,127 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 29 Jul 2005 43,125 miles

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

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

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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D901 HFB is a 1987 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D901 HFB, 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 D901 HFB registered?

D901 HFB is a 1987 Fiat 126, first registered on 22 June 1987.

Is D901 HFB safe to buy?

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