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G253 BEL

1989 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

38,709 mi
Last recorded38,709 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 BEL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,709 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 38,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,657 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,780 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 31,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine will not tick over to carry out emissions test

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,645 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 31,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G253 BEL is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G253 BEL, 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 G253 BEL registered?

G253 BEL is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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