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B887 RLB

1985 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,667 mi
Last recorded22,667 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Fiat 12632,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB887 RLB
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,667 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Fail 22 Dec 2006 22,662 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Signs of slight corrosion on front panel. †

Pass 16 Dec 2005 22,153 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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B887 RLB is a 1985 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 32,371 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 B887 RLB, 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 41 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B887 RLB registered?

B887 RLB is a 1985 Fiat 126, first registered on 9 July 1985.

Is B887 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B887 RLB shows 3 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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