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R359 RMW

1997 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,523 mi
Last recorded64,523 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 RMW
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,961 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,067 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 56,038 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,193 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,005 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front and nearside front head lights wrong pattern

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

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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R359 RMW is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R359 RMW, 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 R359 RMW registered?

R359 RMW is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R359 RMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 RMW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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