MOT Status
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106,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general under body corrosion
How Reliable is the Fiat 126?
Based on 7,746 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S738 SBD is a 1999 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 66,617 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 S738 SBD, 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 27 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S738 SBD registered?
S738 SBD is a 1999 Fiat 126, first registered on 16 February 1999.
Is S738 SBD safe to buy?
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