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TNH 478W

1980 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,489 mi
Last recorded42,489 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1980 Fiat 12629,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNH 478W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,268 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,250 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,088 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 40,086 miles

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

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

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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TNH 478W is a 1980 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 29,266 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 TNH 478W, 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 46 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNH 478W registered?

TNH 478W is a 1980 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is TNH 478W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNH 478W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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