MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
clonk when taking up drive - engine mounts appear ok, some play in both driveshafts
front brake discs in poor condition - pitted/corroded
front floorpans corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas
parking brake efficency just meets requirments.
slight lift in nearside front kingpin
slight noise but no roughness to nearside front hub bearing
surface corrosion to underside panels and components
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
clonk when taking up drive - engine mounts appear ok, some play in both driveshafts
front brake discs in poor condition - pitted/corroded
front floorpans corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas
headlamp main beam warning light not working - not required on this age of vehicle
parking brake efficency just meets requirments.
slight lift in nearside front kingpin
slight noise but no roughness to nearside front hub bearing
surface corrosion to underside panels and components
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
areas of floorpan corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas
slight corrosion to brake pipes
slight lift in nearside front kingpin
slight play in offside front shock bush
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
areas of floorpan corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas
slight corrosion to brake pipes
slight lift in nearside front kingpin
slight play in offside front shock bush
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
some corrosion in inner cills at rear!
Oil leak
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
some corrosion in inner cills at rear!
Oil leak
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hand brake holds on last click advise drums possibly glased or shoes gone hard
heavily undersealed no corrosion apparant at time of test
rear numberplate delaminating
some corrosion to inner cills
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
all floorpan and areas undersealed
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
all underside undersealed
How Reliable is the Fiat 126?
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DRK 91Y is a 1983 Fiat 126 in Purple with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1983 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 27,582 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 DRK 91Y, 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 43 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DRK 91Y is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 26 April 1983.
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