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S872 NNV

1999 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Fiat 12666,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 NNV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,246 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,974 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,958 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (rear inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (chassis) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2015 94,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 944,143 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Off drop arm to passengers side (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both ./ to high (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Not found (5.1.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Passenger side. (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers side floor and end of sill to wing (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Front X 3 places (2.2.D.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers and passenger side front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Bits from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Drivers side (8.2.1c)

Rear inner Cv gaiters spit and drive shafts size? Gaiters fouling.

Tyres size? Floor corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight wear in near and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,675 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight wear in offside front wheelbearing

Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,675 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear in offside front wheelbearing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,579 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 81,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,939 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 76,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,602 miles

exhaust tailpipe missing

nearside outer side sill corroded through at front

Fail 10 Jun 2009 76,602 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside outer side sill corroded through at front

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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S872 NNV is a 1999 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S872 NNV, 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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S872 NNV is a 1999 Fiat 126, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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