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R939 OUS

1997 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 OUS
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,561 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 90,561 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 90,446 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 90,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

extensive welding repairs to under side of poor quality

foot brake slight travel

Fail 16 Jun 2022 90,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

extensive welding repairs to underside of poor quality

steering idler bushes badly worn

very long footbrake travel, just acceptable

welding repairs to front spring mounts poor quality

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,587 miles

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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R939 OUS is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R939 OUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R939 OUS registered?

R939 OUS is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R939 OUS safe to buy?

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