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G682 VTA

1990 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,622 mi
Last recorded37,622 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG682 VTA
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 37,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear both under car sills corroding

gearbox mounts deteriorated/play

Fail 13 Apr 2023 37,612 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine/gear box mountings worn/deteriorated.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,466 miles

Play in O/S/F King pin area.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 37,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,634 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front axle (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,613 miles

Slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2014 36,604 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 36,582 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,582 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,716 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,768 miles

headlight output poor

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,903 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 32,840 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 12 Apr 2006 32,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres badly perished

inner sills corroded

offside rear tyre badly perished

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

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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G682 VTA is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G682 VTA, 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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G682 VTA is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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