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RED 1S

1981 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,073 mi
Last recorded25,073 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12643,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 1S
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front outer sill and floor area corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,054 miles

Front chassis behind front wheels deteriated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear outer sills deteriated

Fail 22 Mar 2013 225,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front chassis behind front wheels deteriated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear outer sills deteriated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside and offside front floor and chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,655 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2010 24,647 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,397 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,392 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,934 miles

Oil leak

nearside front top swivel joint bush worn

offside handbrake pin stiff

Fail 19 Aug 2008 23,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

nearside front top swivel joint bush worn

offside handbrake pin stiff

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,330 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,939 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 22,333 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 22,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RED 1S is a 1981 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RED 1S, 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.

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What year was RED 1S registered?

RED 1S is a 1981 Fiat 126, first registered on 3 June 1981.

Is RED 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RED 1S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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