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H859 EBU

1991 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,830 mi
Last recorded26,830 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 EBU
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 26,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 26,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER CORNER SLIGHT CORROSION. . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 26,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive FAIL @ 10.41 PASS @ 3.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER CORNER SLIGHT CORROSION. . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,983 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,157 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 25,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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H859 EBU is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 29,778 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 H859 EBU, 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 35 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H859 EBU registered?

H859 EBU is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 12 February 1991.

Is H859 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H859 EBU 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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