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G484 URV

1989 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,879 mi
Last recorded29,879 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG484 URV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 29,879 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 29,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Kingpin (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Kingpin (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front panel (2.2.C.1h)

Battery not clamped

Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 28,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,531 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged all hoses cracking/split (7.2.2)

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

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

all tyres perrishing and cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,412 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust manifold joint repaired with exhaust paste

Fail 16 Aug 2013 26,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust manifold joint repaired with exhaust paste

Fail 12 Jul 2013 26,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 26,407 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,368 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,150 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 23,148 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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G484 URV is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G484 URV, 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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G484 URV is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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