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N269 FYD

1996 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,587 mi
Last recorded50,587 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12652,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 FYD
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,587 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel metal tank very weak and rusty [no holes/leaks at time of test]

general wear and play in all steering joints/bushes/idler arms etc

very heavy underbody corrosion to all areas

Fail 22 Jul 2015 50,570 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel metal tank very weak and rusty [no holes/leaks at time of test]

general wear and play in all steering joints/bushes/idler arms etc

very heavy underbody corrosion to all areas

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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N269 FYD is a 1996 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N269 FYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N269 FYD registered?

N269 FYD is a 1996 Fiat 126, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N269 FYD safe to buy?

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