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G456 TNC

1989 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,821 mi
Last recorded35,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG456 TNC
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 35,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 35,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 34,926 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 33,993 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 33,578 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,562 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,427 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 32,895 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,892 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 32,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 32,858 miles

advise nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotating

Fail 24 May 2011 32,858 miles

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

advise nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotating

Pass 26 May 2010 32,848 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 32,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in nearside kingpin

Pass 22 May 2009 32,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,767 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 32,764 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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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G456 TNC is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G456 TNC, 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 G456 TNC registered?

G456 TNC is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 October 1989.

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