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E466 ARC

1987 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,737 mi
Last recorded18,737 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Fiat 12634,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 ARC
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,737 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear wheelbearings slightly noisy.Slight play in steering rack assy.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Fail 20 Dec 2008 18,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear wheelbearings slightly noisy.Slight play in steering rack assy.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,993 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 13,993 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

off side rear tyre fine cracks to side wall and underinflated

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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E466 ARC is a 1987 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E466 ARC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E466 ARC registered?

E466 ARC is a 1987 Fiat 126, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E466 ARC safe to buy?

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