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BFV 670Y

1983 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,603 mi
Last recorded34,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12627,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFV 670Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 34,603 miles

Front leaf spring slight deformed/bowed

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak noted to gear box & engine

Fail 12 Jun 2020 34,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front leaf spring slight deformed/bowed

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak noted to gear box & engine

Fail 13 Dec 2019 34,588 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability excessively worn (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in susension hub king pin

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

limited reserve travel to parking brake lever

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,519 miles

REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

Fail 2 Nov 2017 34,519 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE CUTTING OUT (7.3.A.1)

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,519 miles

Front valance corroded and damaged

Front wings corroded

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 34,519 miles

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

Front valance damaged and n,s,f, rusty,o,s,f wing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,436 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 34,390 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,100 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 30,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,623 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 28,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 287,590 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 27,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 26,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,832 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,691 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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BFV 670Y is a 1983 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BFV 670Y, 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 BFV 670Y registered?

BFV 670Y is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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