MOT Status
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29,475 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
No rear seats fitted at time of test
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.
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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.
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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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