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ELV 855Y

1983 Fiat 126

Brown Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,553 mi
Last recorded19,553 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12627,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELV 855Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 19,553 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil around gear box

Pass 17 Jun 2017 19,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,258 miles

Both rear driveshaft outer rubber boots deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 19,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear driveshaft outer rubber boots deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 19,253 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2013 18,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2012 18,574 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 18,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front +nearside front+ offside rear tyre rubber deterioriated

offside front brake back plate very greasey

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,659 miles

Slight Play in both front King pins

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both sides front wheels

Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slignt play in n/s front king pin

Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,938 miles

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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ELV 855Y is a 1983 Fiat 126 in Brown with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ELV 855Y, 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 ELV 855Y registered?

ELV 855Y is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 16 February 1983.

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