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G669 ARV

1990 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,515 mi
Last recorded38,515 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG669 ARV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 38,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,503 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,503 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,496 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a) DANGEROUS

both o/s tyres beginning to perish

n/s track rod end gaitor split.advise replacement

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,748 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 37,747 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,178 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 37,178 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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G669 ARV is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G669 ARV, 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 G669 ARV registered?

G669 ARV is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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