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H409 DRY

1990 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,448 mi
Last recorded214,448 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH409 DRY
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 214,448 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 212,973 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 212,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 26,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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H409 DRY is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 28,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H409 DRY, 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 36 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H409 DRY?

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What year was H409 DRY registered?

H409 DRY is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H409 DRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H409 DRY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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