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JYK 116W

1981 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,763 mi
Last recorded56,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12643,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYK 116W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,763 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 56,757 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 56,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,228 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 56,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,352 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front trunnion has slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,332 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front trunnion has slight play

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,874 miles

All brake pipes greased up.

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Slight oil leak from steering rack.

Transmission has oil leak.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 53,874 miles

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

All brake pipes greased up.

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Slight oil leak from steering rack.

Transmission has oil leak.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,848 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 53,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,376 miles

N/S/F floor corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,533 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,420 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 47,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,049 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 44,997 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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JYK 116W is a 1981 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 43,117 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 JYK 116W, 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 45 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JYK 116W is a 1981 Fiat 126, first registered on 14 April 1981.

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