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P399 GPF

1996 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,698 mi
Last recorded45,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12652,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 GPF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 45,698 miles

Emissions unable to be completed obstruction (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 6 Jun 2025 44,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 44,719 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to wrong side of vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,637 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 44,619 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 43,224 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under boby heavy covered with underseal

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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P399 GPF is a 1996 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P399 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 30 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P399 GPF registered?

P399 GPF is a 1996 Fiat 126, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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