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G809 PGP

1990 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

27,617 mi
Last recorded27,617 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 PGP
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 27,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both side front wheelbearings slight play

nearside front tyre perrishing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,160 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearing have slight play

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 27,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearing have slight play

n/s/r tyre has cracks along sidewall

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,131 miles

N/S/F footbrake effort has fluctuation & imbalance

N/S/F tyre perishing quite heavily

O/S/R wheel binding slightly.

Oil leak

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Suspension bushes perishing.

Various areas corrosion noted.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 26,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Various areas corrosion noted.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F footbrake effort has fluctuation & imbalance

N/S/F tyre perishing quite heavily

O/S/R wheel binding slightly.

Oil leak

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 18 May 2012 25,168 miles

Both steering rack gaiters outer clips broken.

Brake fluid level slightly low.

N/S/F footbrake effort has fluctuation.

Oil leak

Various areas corrosion noted.

Fail 17 May 2012 25,168 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both steering rack gaiters outer clips broken.

Brake fluid level slightly low.

N/S/F footbrake effort has fluctuation.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Various areas corrosion noted.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 24,994 miles

nearside and offside front lift in wheels

Fail 18 Nov 2010 24,982 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front lift in wheels

Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,685 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Nov 2009 24,685 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil leak from engine

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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G809 PGP is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G809 PGP, 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 G809 PGP registered?

G809 PGP is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G809 PGP safe to buy?

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