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NTW 959V

1980 Fiat 126

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,366 mi
Last recorded35,366 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12629,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTW 959V
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 35,366 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 35,354 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FLOOR RUSTY

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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NTW 959V is a 1980 Fiat 126 in Orange with a 650cc 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 NTW 959V, 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 NTW 959V registered?

NTW 959V is a 1980 Fiat 126, first registered on 17 March 1980.

Is NTW 959V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTW 959V 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.

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