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G82 YJF

1990 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,837 mi
Last recorded40,837 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG82 YJF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,837 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

engine very noisy

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 40,837 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

engine very noisy

oil leak

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,017 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 32,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 28,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,790 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 19,941 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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G82 YJF is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G82 YJF, 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 G82 YJF registered?

G82 YJF is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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