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G641 VHU

1989 Fiat 126

Cream Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,448 mi
Last recorded55,448 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG641 VHU
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 50,175 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 50,175 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 7 May 2008 44,468 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,763 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,620 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,620 miles

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

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

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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G641 VHU is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Cream with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G641 VHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G641 VHU registered?

G641 VHU is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G641 VHU safe to buy?

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