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RSC 665Y

1982 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

39,776 mi
Last recorded39,776 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Fiat 12635,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSC 665Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 39,776 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2022 39,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2019 39,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 39,776 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/S front floor corroded not within 30cm.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

O/S and N/S front jacking points corroded not within 30cm.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,776 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis/support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 39,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis/support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,776 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 39,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means incorect cap (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped both flexible pipes insecure (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

advise nearside front tyre cracking due to age

Fail 5 Apr 2016 39,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 39,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RSC 665Y is a 1982 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1982 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 35,766 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 RSC 665Y, 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 44 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSC 665Y registered?

RSC 665Y is a 1982 Fiat 126, first registered on 27 October 1982.

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