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R53 OAH

1998 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,457 mi
Last recorded101,457 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12667,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 OAH
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 101,457 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,082 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 100,082 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 98,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r light lens slight insecure

park cable ends @ rear wheels corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r light lens slight insecure

park cable ends @ rear wheels corroding

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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R53 OAH is a 1998 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 67,624 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 R53 OAH, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R53 OAH registered?

R53 OAH is a 1998 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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