MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,150 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for P118 VRE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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