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E165 VTT

1987 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,736 mi
Last recorded60,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 Fiat 12634,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE165 VTT
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,736 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,517 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front seat support area (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 60,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os front seat support area (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front seat support area (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,353 miles

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

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

front outer and rear brake pipes surface corrosion

general surface rust on front and rear suspension components

n/s/ rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall and in tread

underbody of vehicle rusty through out but sound at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,353 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front outer and rear brake pipes surface corrosion

general surface rust on front and rear suspension components

n/s/ rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall and in tread

underbody of vehicle rusty through out but sound at time of test

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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E165 VTT is a 1987 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E165 VTT, 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 E165 VTT registered?

E165 VTT is a 1987 Fiat 126, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E165 VTT safe to buy?

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