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DWT 216Y

1982 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,156 mi
Last recorded73,156 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Fiat 12635,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWT 216Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 73,058 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 May 2014 73,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,709 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 46,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DWT 216Y is a 1982 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 35,766 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 DWT 216Y, 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 44 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DWT 216Y registered?

DWT 216Y is a 1982 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is DWT 216Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWT 216Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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