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G470 LEC

1989 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,345 mi
Last recorded14,345 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG470 LEC
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 14,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car been repaired and under sealed throw out

Fail 17 Aug 2015 14,345 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car been repaired and under sealed throw out

Pass 31 Jan 2014 14,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

steering rack slightly noisey

Fail 20 Jan 2014 14,346 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

steering rack slightly noisey

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,750 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator outer lense missing

Fail 27 Apr 2011 13,745 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front spring heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,424 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,839 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 10,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G470 LEC is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G470 LEC, 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 G470 LEC registered?

G470 LEC is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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