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WX22271

1981 Fiat 126

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,781 mi
Last recorded7,781 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12643,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX22271
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 7,781 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 7,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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WX22271 is a 1981 Fiat 126 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX22271, 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

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What year was WX22271 registered?

WX22271 is a 1981 Fiat 126, first registered on 25 November 1981.

Is WX22271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX22271 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.

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