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GJC 578Y

1983 Fiat 126

Brown Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,715 mi
Last recorded48,715 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12627,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJC 578Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 48,715 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 48,715 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 48,710 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 48,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 48,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 48,672 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 47,751 miles

Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,563 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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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GJC 578Y 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 87.5%.

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 GJC 578Y, 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 GJC 578Y registered?

GJC 578Y is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 17 February 1983.

Is GJC 578Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJC 578Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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