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N267 HSF

1996 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,267 mi
Last recorded58,267 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12652,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN267 HSF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 58,267 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 58,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 58,267 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 58,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 42,580 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 42,580 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 41,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,933 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 36,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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N267 HSF is a 1996 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 N267 HSF, 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 30 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N267 HSF registered?

N267 HSF is a 1996 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N267 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N267 HSF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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