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P273 PYD

1996 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,120 mi
Last recorded53,120 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12652,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 PYD
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 53,120 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 53,119 miles

Emissions unable to be completed tailpipe crushed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both E U headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 52,899 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 52,891 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 52,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,496 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 52,496 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 49,952 miles

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft cover boot splitting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 49,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft cover boot splitting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 44,083 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 44,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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P273 PYD is a 1996 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P273 PYD, 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 P273 PYD registered?

P273 PYD is a 1996 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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