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DRK 91Y

1983 Fiat 126

Purple Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,639 mi
Last recorded47,639 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12627,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRK 91Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,639 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 47,633 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 47,633 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,239 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,908 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 44,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,516 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,241 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 44,232 miles

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?

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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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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What year was DRK 91Y registered?

DRK 91Y is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 26 April 1983.

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