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D23 DOT

1986 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1986 Fiat 12636,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 DOT
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 73,894 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 72,582 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 72,569 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,047 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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D23 DOT is a 1986 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D23 DOT, 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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How do I check the history of D23 DOT?

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What year was D23 DOT registered?

D23 DOT is a 1986 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D23 DOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 DOT shows 5 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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