CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJH 752W

1980 Fiat 126

Orange Petrol 652cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

272 mi
Last recorded272 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12629,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 752W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2011 272 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

the vehicle chassis and other components underneath have been welded many times and have been covered by a thick layer of underseal making it very difficult to fully acsess some parts.....

wipers work but as if they were switched onto intermittant wipe

Pass 26 Jan 2010

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
Full Fiat 126 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJH 752W is a 1980 Fiat 126 in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJH 752W, 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

How do I check the history of LJH 752W?

You can check the full history of LJH 752W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJH 752W registered?

LJH 752W is a 1980 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is LJH 752W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJH 752W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJH 752W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJH 752W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.