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H593 TGP

1990 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,737 mi
Last recorded28,737 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH593 TGP
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 28,737 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brake hoses damp

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 28,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brake hoses damp

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,778 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,199 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front kingpins/hubs have slight play top to bottom, but not resulting in excessive movement.

both front suspension top mounts have slight play but not resulting in excessive movement.

front gearbox mounting bushes bonded unit deteriorating.

gearbox leaking oil from driveshaft seals.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 25,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front kingpins/hubs have slight play top to bottom, but not resulting in excessive movement.

both front suspension top mounts have slight play but not resulting in excessive movement.

front gearbox mounting bushes bonded unit deteriorating.

gearbox leaking oil from driveshaft seals.

nearside front tyre perishing due to age.

offside front tyre perishing due to age.

Pass 1 Dec 2013 17,999 miles

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

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

bonnet corroded

corrosion and repair to o/s/f floor

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,000 miles

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

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

all tyres old and perrishing

o/s/f floor holed and corroded (not near priscibed area)

washers weak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 18,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all tyre old and perrished

o/s front floor coroded through (not in and priscribed areas)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,317 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 16,315 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,282 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 16,282 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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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H593 TGP is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 H593 TGP, 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.

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H593 TGP is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 28 August 1990.

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