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D833 YLF

1986 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,600 mi
Last recorded40,600 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Fiat 12636,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD833 YLF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 40,588 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,015 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,170 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 37,169 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear suspention arms slightly weakened by corrotion

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

n/s drive shaft breaking up

o/s drive shaft fouling on sub frame

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

steering feels rough when turned from lock to lock

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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D833 YLF is a 1986 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D833 YLF, 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 D833 YLF registered?

D833 YLF is a 1986 Fiat 126, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D833 YLF safe to buy?

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