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T494 NWL

1999 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

35,869 mi
Last recorded35,869 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Fiat 12666,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 NWL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 35,869 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 35,868 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,301 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 28,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,206 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 28,206 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 28,205 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat mounts. (5.2.6)

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter. (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end. (5.2.6)

Rear Both rear inner panels holed.

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Footwell. (2.2.C.1h)

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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T494 NWL is a 1999 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 T494 NWL, 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 T494 NWL registered?

T494 NWL is a 1999 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T494 NWL safe to buy?

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