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R978 KAW

1998 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,740 mi
Last recorded70,740 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12667,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 KAW
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2021 70,740 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 67,618 miles

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

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

front and rear imbalance close to limit

parking brake just meets requirements

Fail 2 May 2019 67,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear imbalance close to limit

parking brake just meets requirements

Pass 10 May 2018 66,738 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 64,689 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 64,689 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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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R978 KAW is a 1998 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R978 KAW, 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 R978 KAW registered?

R978 KAW is a 1998 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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