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P118 VRE

1997 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,150 mi
Last recorded50,150 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 VRE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,150 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 50,150 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,920 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,877 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 49,873 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P118 VRE is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P118 VRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P118 VRE registered?

P118 VRE is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P118 VRE safe to buy?

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