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RNF 420W

1981 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,330 mi
Last recorded50,330 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12643,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNF 420W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,548 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,629 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,944 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,446 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,462 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 41,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2007 40,407 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2006 39,182 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RNF 420W is a 1981 Fiat 126 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RNF 420W, 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

How do I check the history of RNF 420W?

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What year was RNF 420W registered?

RNF 420W is a 1981 Fiat 126, first registered on 24 April 1981.

Is RNF 420W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNF 420W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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