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A262 OUR

1983 Fiat 126

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,895 mi
Last recorded8,895 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12627,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA262 OUR
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 8,895 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 8,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 8,866 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 8,866 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 8,594 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 8,590 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 8,345 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 8,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 6,668 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 6,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A262 OUR is a 1983 Fiat 126 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 27,582 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 A262 OUR, 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 43 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A262 OUR registered?

A262 OUR is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 16 December 1983.

Is A262 OUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A262 OUR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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