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D239 OBW

1986 Fiat 126

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,821 mi
Last recorded37,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat 12636,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD239 OBW
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 37,821 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 36,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,750 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,589 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at hub (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 36,585 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at hub (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

complete electrical wiring harness inadequately modified

Fail 2 Jul 2014 29,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

complete electrical wiring harness inadequately modified

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 26,455 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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D239 OBW is a 1986 Fiat 126 in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D239 OBW, 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 D239 OBW registered?

D239 OBW is a 1986 Fiat 126, first registered on 19 December 1986.

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