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C57 TJC

1986 Fiat 126

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,941 mi
Last recorded14,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Fiat 12636,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC57 TJC
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 14,941 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 14,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 14,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 14,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle is covered underneath in underseal.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 14,803 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 14,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 14,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 14,678 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 14,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C57 TJC is a 1986 Fiat 126 in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 36,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C57 TJC, 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 40 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C57 TJC registered?

C57 TJC is a 1986 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C57 TJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C57 TJC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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