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D326 OWL

1987 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,939 mi
Last recorded61,939 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Fiat 12634,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD326 OWL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,939 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,833 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,602 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,590 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,176 miles

front kingpins have slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,385 miles

nearside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,242 miles

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

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

general corrosion

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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D326 OWL is a 1987 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 34,415 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 D326 OWL, 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 39 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D326 OWL registered?

D326 OWL is a 1987 Fiat 126, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D326 OWL safe to buy?

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