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E214 DNA

1987 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,000 mi
Last recorded33,000 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Fiat 12634,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 DNA
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underseal through lower side off vehicle body components panels and brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,000 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,000 miles

Brake pipes coated with under seal unable to check

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on outer tread

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 33,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Brake pipes coated with under seal unable to check

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on outer tread

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 33,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perishing

rear shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,000 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr tyre showing signs of perishing.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,000 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 33,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 3,300 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 33,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,488 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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E214 DNA is a 1987 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E214 DNA, 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 E214 DNA registered?

E214 DNA is a 1987 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E214 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E214 DNA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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