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D56 UAP

1986 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Fiat 12636,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD56 UAP
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,946 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working fog lamp illuminates when tell tail is not and goes off when on (1.3.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights resemble an Christmas tree when indicators are operated (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,456 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,456 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 50,880 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,602 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 42,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,350 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,350 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,070 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 40,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,917 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,219 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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D56 UAP is a 1986 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D56 UAP, 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 D56 UAP registered?

D56 UAP is a 1986 Fiat 126, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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