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RVG 380W

1981 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,730 mi
Last recorded48,730 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12643,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVG 380W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,498 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 48,498 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,361 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,760 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 43,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,425 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 42,425 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,729 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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RVG 380W is a 1981 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 43,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVG 380W, 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 45 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 RVG 380W registered?

RVG 380W is a 1981 Fiat 126, first registered on 16 January 1981.

Is RVG 380W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVG 380W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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