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G425 NHR

1989 Fiat 126

Grey Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG425 NHR
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025
Fail 28 Jun 2025

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 24,817 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 24,817 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 24,659 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 24,652 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 23,913 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 23,913 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 23,873 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bonnet catch sticky

drivers seat slightly deteriorated

front panel corroded but outside prescribed area

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

whole underside of car corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,904 miles

both headlamps have poor beam pattern

engine oil leak

extensive welding to underside of vehicle and covered with underseal

gearbox oil leak

underside of front panel starting to corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2007 22,904 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

engine oil leak

extensive welding to underside of vehicle also covered with underseal

gearbox oil leak

poor beam pattern from both headlights

underside of front panel starting to corrode

Pass 30 Dec 2005 21,678 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arches, offside front centre floor pan

Fail 15 Dec 2005 21,678 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advanced corrosion to front inner corrosion

Extensive corrosion to offside centre floor pan

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

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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G425 NHR is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Grey with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G425 NHR, 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 G425 NHR registered?

G425 NHR is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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