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P433 RCR

1997 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 RCR
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 102,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,822 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,646 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,426 miles

Central floor cross tie box section very corroded/holed/weak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge/slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake slight lag

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

headlamp patterns poor

wipers slow in operation

Fail 12 Sep 2019 92,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly? out with sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

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

Central floor cross tie box section very corroded/holed/weak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge/slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake lag on max limit - 30%

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

headlamp patterns poor

wipers slow in operation

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,471 miles

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

Nearside Front brake lag-22%

Offside Front brake lag-28%

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,471 miles

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

Nearside Front brake lag-22%

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

Offside Front brake lag-28%

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,629 miles

Emission's only just met requirements

Front valance corroded/holed

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Front brake lag-24%----max limit 25%

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play relay arm bushes poor/worn (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak engine and transmission ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on stick to glass (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view drivers (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on stick to glass (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned no o/s lamp (1.3.2a)

Front valance corroded/holed

Nearside Front brake lag-24%----max limit 25%

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play relay arm bushes poor/worn (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak engine and transmission ()

wipers loose in arms

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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P433 RCR is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P433 RCR, 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 P433 RCR registered?

P433 RCR is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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