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G822 GNG

1989 Fiat 126

Cream Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,056 mi
Last recorded44,056 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 GNG
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 44,056 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,569 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 41,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,326 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 19 Oct 2011 39,323 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

off side front floor corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,495 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 37,492 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 36,378 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 36,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,708 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 34,706 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,799 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,255 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 30,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 28,237 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 28,237 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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G822 GNG is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Cream with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G822 GNG, 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 G822 GNG registered?

G822 GNG is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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