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P108 RBA

1997 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,475 mi
Last recorded43,475 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 RBA
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 43,475 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 43,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up too right. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 42,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 41,451 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 41,422 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P108 RBA is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P108 RBA, 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 29 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P108 RBA registered?

P108 RBA is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P108 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 RBA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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