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D813 GPW

1986 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,120 mi
Last recorded37,120 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat 12636,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD813 GPW
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,120 miles

Underside corroded in places

Fail 17 Jun 2025 37,119 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,850 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively drum backing plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 36,839 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive MAX 3.50 READING 12.86 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively drum backing plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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D813 GPW is a 1986 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D813 GPW, 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 D813 GPW registered?

D813 GPW is a 1986 Fiat 126, first registered on 10 September 1986.

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