MOT Status
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47,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Slight play in steering swivel pin/stub axle bushes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up to the right hand side - fitted beam deflectors (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Slight play in steering swivel pin/stub axle bushes
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up to the offside - fitted beam deflectors (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes and hoses covered in under seal unable to fully inspect
all suspension components heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect
rear lower shock absorber bushes heavily perished
slight play in both front wheel bearings
under side of vehicle heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all brake pipes and hoses covered in under seal unable to fully inspect
all suspension components heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect
rear brake imbalance 45%
rear lower shock absorber bushes heavily perished
slight play in both front wheel bearings
under side of vehicle heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect
All front suspension and steering joints covered in grease
Foreign plates fitted unknown specifications
Underside of vehicle heavily painted/undersealed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
All front suspension and steering joints covered in grease
Foreign plates fitted unknown specifications
Rear brake imbalance recommend further inspection
Underside of vbehicle heavily painted/undersealed
How Reliable is the Fiat 126?
Based on 7,746 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N285 PWL is a 1996 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N285 PWL, 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 N285 PWL registered?
N285 PWL is a 1996 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 May 1996.
Is N285 PWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N285 PWL shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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