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WVA 86T

1978 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,100 mi
Last recorded45,100 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2005
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12624,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVA 86T
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2005 45,100 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 45,100 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

N/S/F DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN ITS BUSHES

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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WVA 86T is a 1978 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 24,252 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 WVA 86T, 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 48 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 WVA 86T?

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What year was WVA 86T registered?

WVA 86T is a 1978 Fiat 126, first registered on 8 November 1978.

Is WVA 86T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVA 86T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVA 86T have outstanding finance?

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