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PKG 789R

1977 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,257 mi
Last recorded54,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKG 789R
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 54,257 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 54,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 54,069 miles

Vehicle under side getting poor,lotts of previous welding to chassis and sills

Fail 8 May 2009 54,067 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle under side getting poor,lotts of previous welding to chassis and sills

Pass 2 May 2008 54,050 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 May 2007 53,483 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2006 52,397 miles

Vehicle has extensive patch welding to underside

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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PKG 789R is a 1977 Fiat 126 in Green with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PKG 789R, 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 49 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PKG 789R registered?

PKG 789R is a 1977 Fiat 126, first registered on 3 March 1977.

Is PKG 789R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKG 789R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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