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RKO 781M

1974 Fiat 126

Turquoise Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,573 mi
Last recorded33,573 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Fiat 12650,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 781M
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1974
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 33,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 33,330 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 33,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 33,165 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,820 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 32,820 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,135 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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RKO 781M is a 1974 Fiat 126 in Turquoise with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 50,383 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 RKO 781M, 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 52 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 RKO 781M registered?

RKO 781M is a 1974 Fiat 126, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is RKO 781M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKO 781M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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