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B883 LEF

1984 Fiat 126

Cream Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,616 mi
Last recorded23,616 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Fiat 12619,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB883 LEF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 23,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated panel battry mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2010 23,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 23,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,599 miles

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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B883 LEF is a 1984 Fiat 126 in Cream with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B883 LEF, 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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What year was B883 LEF registered?

B883 LEF is a 1984 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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