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LFG 497W

1980 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,475 mi
Last recorded29,475 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12629,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFG 497W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 29,475 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,218 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 29,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 28,100 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 28,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,074 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2011 27,887 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2011 27,887 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LFG 497W is a 1980 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFG 497W, 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 LFG 497W registered?

LFG 497W is a 1980 Fiat 126, first registered on 5 December 1980.

Is LFG 497W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFG 497W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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