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OPJ 34W

1981 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,708 mi
Last recorded56,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12643,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPJ 34W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,547 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 55,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end also (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front shock bushes slightly worn and split

front suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

handbrake cables slightly worn still operating

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 54,501 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,500 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OPJ 34W is a 1981 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OPJ 34W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPJ 34W registered?

OPJ 34W is a 1981 Fiat 126, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is OPJ 34W safe to buy?

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