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G904 PNJ

1989 Fiat 126

Cream Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,366 mi
Last recorded30,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG904 PNJ
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,366 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,143 miles

Coolant leak

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,410 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

near side rear light lens slightly insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2010 28,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

near side rear light lens slightly insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,127 miles

general underbody and component surface corrosion.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 27,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

general underbody and component surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Jun 2008

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 26,788 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,182 miles

see advisory note: 382152177158

Fail 21 Jun 2007 26,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside rear lower outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,631 miles

near/side front back plate corroding

near/side sill starting to corrod

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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G904 PNJ is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Cream with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G904 PNJ, 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 G904 PNJ registered?

G904 PNJ is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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