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GAH 856Y

1983 Fiat 126

Brown Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,461 mi
Last recorded20,461 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12627,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAH 856Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2021 20,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion through out vehicle

inner rack joint slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,389 miles

several rust holes present

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,363 miles

slight bodywork corrossion

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,293 miles

both blades deteriorating

evidence of slight corrossion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2010 20,228 miles

slight corrossion to undewrside of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,211 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 20,197 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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GAH 856Y is a 1983 Fiat 126 in Brown with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 27,582 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 GAH 856Y, 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 43 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAH 856Y registered?

GAH 856Y is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 28 May 1983.

Is GAH 856Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAH 856Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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