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G136 LWF

1990 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,230 mi
Last recorded40,230 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG136 LWF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 40,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 39,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 37,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 37,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,068 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

headlamps only have flat beams on dip

noise from gearbox

rear shockers weak

Fail 19 Aug 2020 35,367 miles

headlamps only have flat beams on dip

noise from gearbox

rear shockers weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working refit bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear pass and advise (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps fitted with beam masks

Fail 16 Apr 2019 33,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear pass and advise (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps fitted with beam masks

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,247 miles

Oil leak small from engine ()

head lamps have beam benders fitted to give a flat beam

steel brake pipes covered with grease & underseal so not visible, pass & advise

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,351 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH GREASE/UNDERSEAL SO NOT VISIBLE TO TEST

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s front (2.5.A.3c)

head lamps have beam masks fitted to give flat beam

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipes covered with underseal/grease hard to check (3.6.B.2c)

beam benders fitted to headlamps (cut off is flat)

coil spring corroded two rear rusty , lower part not visable (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre might be noisy due to type of tyre

o/s front tyre showing ageing on sidewalls ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Fail 22 Mar 2016 28,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipes covered with underseal/grease hard to check (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure fit new clip (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure top up & refit clip (2.2.D.2d)

beam benders fitted to headlamps (cut off is flat)

coil spring corroded two rear rusty , lower part not visable (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre might be noisy due to type of tyre

o/s front tyre showing ageing on sidewalls ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,152 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,551 miles

slight movement at o/s front wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,309 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 21,380 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lots of rust on suspenson & steering,ok for now

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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G136 LWF is a 1990 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 G136 LWF, 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 36 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G136 LWF registered?

G136 LWF is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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