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N285 PWL

1996 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,324 mi
Last recorded47,324 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12652,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 PWL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 47,324 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 47,324 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,139 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 47,128 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,940 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 46,938 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,919 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 45,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,235 miles

All front suspension and steering joints covered in grease

Foreign plates fitted unknown specifications

Underside of vehicle heavily painted/undersealed

Fail 9 Jun 2012 44,234 miles

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.

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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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.

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