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N43 COH

1996 Fiat 126

White Diesel 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,343 mi
Last recorded158,343 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12652,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 COH
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine652cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 158,343 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 158,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 150,363 miles

Excessive corrosion off side front chassis

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2006 150,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Excessive corrosion off side front chassis

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

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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N43 COH is a 1996 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N43 COH, 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 N43 COH registered?

N43 COH is a 1996 Fiat 126, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N43 COH safe to buy?

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