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P223 GPF

1997 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,337 mi
Last recorded48,337 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 GPF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2024 48,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,004 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 48,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 47,860 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 47,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,698 miles

Offside Front Slight Play InAxle King Pin

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 47,697 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Slight Play InAxle King Pin

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,406 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 47,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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P223 GPF is a 1997 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 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 P223 GPF, 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 P223 GPF registered?

P223 GPF is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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