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DYC 906X

1982 Fiat 126

Brown Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,883 mi
Last recorded19,883 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Fiat 12635,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYC 906X
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 19,883 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

bothrear tyres starting to perish between tread where stood in one position

Fail 7 Sep 2021 19,653 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure jacking point missing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure jacking point missing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,495 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 19,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 19,488 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

jumping out of 1st gear

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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DYC 906X is a 1982 Fiat 126 in Brown with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DYC 906X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYC 906X registered?

DYC 906X is a 1982 Fiat 126, first registered on 7 July 1982.

Is DYC 906X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYC 906X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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