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P525 RCR

1996 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,868 mi
Last recorded63,868 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12652,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 RCR
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 63,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 63,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,449 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,441 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all suspension rubber bushes starting to split/perish

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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P525 RCR is a 1996 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P525 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 30 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P525 RCR registered?

P525 RCR is a 1996 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P525 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 RCR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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