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R773 LVE

1997 Fiat 126

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,894 mi
Last recorded74,894 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 LVE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,894 miles

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

tyres different size front and rear

Pass 23 Jan 2025 74,138 miles

Different tyre size front and rear

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 62,662 miles

front and rear tyres different size

Pass 13 Jan 2023 52,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 51,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 50,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush severely deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

headlight beam correctors fitted at time of retest

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 14 Nov 2019 50,463 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush severely deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,158 miles

Nearside Rear lower shock bush perrished

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,998 miles

play felt in steering joints

underseal to the underside

Fail 12 Jul 2017 49,998 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

play felt in steering joints

underseal to the underside

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,721 miles

underseal to all on the underside

Fail 15 Dec 2016 49,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

underseal to all on the underside

Fail 8 Aug 2016 49,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened shocker pulled through (2.4.G.1)

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

all under vehicle heavily under sealed

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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R773 LVE is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R773 LVE, 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 R773 LVE registered?

R773 LVE is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R773 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 LVE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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