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G178 HUX

1989 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,046 mi
Last recorded26,046 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 HUX
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,046 miles

offside front kingpin tight

rear silencer blowing slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,275 miles

slight inbalance in the front brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,209 miles

all four tyres are becoming perished

front number plate is damaged

slight wear in the nearside front kingpin

tape on the nearside front headlight

Fail 15 Aug 2011 21,192 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front headlight in poor condition

slight play in the nearside front king pin

Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,259 miles

slight wear in the offsside front king pin

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,277 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 15,277 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside front and offside front floor holed

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,986 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,517 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 14,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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G178 HUX is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 28,259 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 G178 HUX, 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 37 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G178 HUX registered?

G178 HUX is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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