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R697 LVE

1998 Fiat 126

Turquoise Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,343 mi
Last recorded98,343 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12667,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 LVE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 98,343 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 25 May 2023 97,512 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDERBODY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,929 miles

Central Front Leaf spring fractured TRANSVERSE SPRING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 92,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,917 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right foreign headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right foreign headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fog light not working and fitted to wrong side

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,303 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened transverse (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 91,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened transverse (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight free play in the steering box and steering idler but not considered excessive

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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R697 LVE is a 1998 Fiat 126 in Turquoise with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R697 LVE, 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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R697 LVE is a 1998 Fiat 126, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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