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A114 DPN

1984 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,107 mi
Last recorded56,107 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Fiat 12619,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA114 DPN
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,107 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 56,082 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,799 miles

floors,sills.bonnet,wings corroded/play in offside front king pin/brake fluid present at all four wheels/weak headlighjt patterns/offside rear brake tight

Fail 1 Dec 2010 52,791 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

floors,sills.bonnet,wings corroded/play in offside front king pin/brake fluid present at all four wheels/weak headlighjt patterns/offside rear brake tight

Fail 15 Nov 2010 52,733 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

windscreen chipped/front sills corroded/wings bonnet floors and sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,340 miles

long foot brake travel/chips in screen and scratched/head lights dim/drivers seat loose/general corrosion/play in front suspension/front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,656 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 46,628 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A114 DPN is a 1984 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 19,638 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 A114 DPN, 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 42 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A114 DPN is a 1984 Fiat 126, first registered on 18 January 1984.

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