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D953 YNO

1986 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,854 mi
Last recorded81,854 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Fiat 12636,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD953 YNO
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor section /where it meets inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength central floor/seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength central floor/seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear trailing arm,front bush worn

corrosion underside generally

position lamps with hazards erratic (possibly bad earth)

rear brake imbalance on the limit

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,238 miles

corrosion in floorpans

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing ,advise renewing asap

Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,511 miles

emmisions tested as 1986 which is what the vehicle is,registered on the v5 as 2016 (date registered in uk)

Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,562 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 79,562 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn kin pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,426 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,288 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,845 miles

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

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable steering idler (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 69,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable steering idler (2.2.C.1d)

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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D953 YNO is a 1986 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D953 YNO, 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 D953 YNO registered?

D953 YNO is a 1986 Fiat 126, first registered on 8 December 1986.

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