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VCO 164

1981 Fiat 126

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,943 mi
Last recorded23,943 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12643,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCO 164
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 23,943 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 23,943 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,529 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,132 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 23,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 22,856 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 22,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 22,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,270 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 22,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,692 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 21,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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VCO 164 is a 1981 Fiat 126 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VCO 164, 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 VCO 164 registered?

VCO 164 is a 1981 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is VCO 164 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCO 164 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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