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S565 AJL

1998 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,853 mi
Last recorded48,853 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12667,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 AJL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,692 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,497 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 48,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,034 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust emissions tested to pre 93 due to letter from manufacture ref imported vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm starting to crack and perish (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 47,416 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm starting to crack and perish (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 47,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 44,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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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S565 AJL is a 1998 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S565 AJL, 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 S565 AJL registered?

S565 AJL is a 1998 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S565 AJL safe to buy?

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