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E476 BHR

1988 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

17,413 mi
Last recorded17,413 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE476 BHR
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 17,413 miles

Floor heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 17,413 miles

Floor heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 17,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Corrosion to floor

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 17,372 miles

Corrosion to floor NSF and OSF

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 17,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe. Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 17,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe. Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 17,339 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 17,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake efficiency. Suspect due to lack of use

Corrosion to floor

Fail 18 Mar 2021 17,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS incorrect kick off (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to floor area around seat mounts

Corrosion to rear wheel box, lower. Non prescribed area

Floor general condition

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 17,300 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perrished slightly

Fail 11 May 2011 17,300 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perrished slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2010 17,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,625 miles

Advise condition of ns wiper blade [replacement advised]

Advise handbrake reserve travel low, & slight play in lever

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Apr 2009 16,625 miles

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

Advise condition of ns wiper blade [replacement advised]

Advise handbrake reserve travel low, & slight play in lever

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,349 miles

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Advise handbrake travel & play

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jun 2008 15,349 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Advise handbrake travel & play

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

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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E476 BHR is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1988 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 24,910 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 E476 BHR, 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 38 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E476 BHR registered?

E476 BHR is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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