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XGT 533W

1981 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,999 mi
Last recorded56,999 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12643,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGT 533W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 56,999 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 56,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,430 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,749 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 55,736 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Steering arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,722 miles

gear change linkageis worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,679 miles

gear change linkage worn unable to get reverse

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 55,333 miles

some play in o/s/front top trunion (bush?) found on shaker plates

Fail 28 Oct 2008 55,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front brake imbalance 22%

some play in o/s/front top trunion (bush?) found on shaker plates

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,563 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 54,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jun 2007 54,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

suspect o/s/front spring outer bush may be worn (has some movement when steering moved on turning plates)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,298 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 54,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear drive shaft joints fouling rear suspension arms

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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XGT 533W is a 1981 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XGT 533W, 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 XGT 533W registered?

XGT 533W is a 1981 Fiat 126, first registered on 3 April 1981.

Is XGT 533W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGT 533W shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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