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GJM 855W

1980 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,978 mi
Last recorded16,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12629,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJM 855W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 16,978 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,823 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,750 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 14,612 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,082 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,489 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 12,478 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GJM 855W is a 1980 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 29,266 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 GJM 855W, 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 46 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJM 855W registered?

GJM 855W is a 1980 Fiat 126, first registered on 4 September 1980.

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The MOT history for GJM 855W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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