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BUR 346X

1982 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

27,486 mi
Last recorded27,486 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Fiat 12635,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 346X
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 27,486 miles

slight oil leak around engine

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 24 Mar 2021 27,470 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight oil leak around engine

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,021 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 27,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,976 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 26,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 26,963 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 26,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BUR 346X is a 1982 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1982 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 35,766 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 BUR 346X, 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 44 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUR 346X registered?

BUR 346X is a 1982 Fiat 126, first registered on 15 June 1982.

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