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R254 ABT

1997 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,845 mi
Last recorded75,845 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 ABT
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,845 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 75,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 74,941 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak?

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,637 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 74,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2018 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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R254 ABT is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R254 ABT, 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 R254 ABT registered?

R254 ABT is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R254 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 ABT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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